Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,290 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med Surg RN for a night shift position requiring an active IL license and at least 2 years of experience.

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of an acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM to 7:15 AM)
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• May be required to care for patients at up to a 1:7 ratio when necessary
• Must be willing to care for tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients

• Active IL RN license in hand required at time of application
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg RN experience required
• PICC line management experience required
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, continuous bladder irrigation, PCA medication management, surgical drain care, tracheostomy care, and wound care/wound vac

• Facility is a Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Only 1 winter holiday off may be requested
• Up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be auto-approved; additional requests require facility approval
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation

American Traveler Job  #P-739996. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.