Travel Med Surg RN

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:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital requiring a minimum of 2 years' experience and an active IL RN license.

• Medical Surgical unit in a 562-bed acute care hospital
• Average daily census of 22 patients with a 1:5-7 patient ratio
• 3x12 hour day shift schedule )
• Works every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float to other units within scope as needed, including affiliate facilities
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active Illinois RN license required in hand at time of application
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Ortho trauma experience and surgical drain experience required
• Experience with telemetry remote monitoring and Rapid Response/Code teams required
• IV therapy skills required including blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral and PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Respiratory care skills required including CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy management
• GI care skills required including colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management
• Renal care experience required including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Neurological experience with spinal cord injuries required
• Medication administration experience required with Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
• Isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac experience required

• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
• Provide direct patient care across a broad range of Med/Surg cases including cardiac, respiratory, GI, renal, and neurological conditions
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Parking permit required but provided at no cost, completed during orientation
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the health system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO requests ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-749639. 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.