Travel Med Surg RN - Urology​/Nephrology

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a Urology/Nephrology unit requiring an active IL RN license and telemetry/renal case experience.

• Med/Surg unit specializing in Urology/Nephrology within an acute care hospital
• 25-bed unit with an average daily census of 23 and a 1:6 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, )
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to other Medical Surgical units or nearby affiliate facilities
• Cerner EMR used for charting

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Experience with MS/Tele and Med/Surg settings required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required, including telemetry remote monitoring and Rapid Response Team use
• Genitourinary/Renal case experience required, including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Heparin administration experience required
• Respiratory care skills required, including chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and portable oxygen tank use
• Isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac experience required
• Level I trauma center and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Kidney transplant and urology/nephrology experience preferred

• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• Parking permit provided at no cost, arranged during orientation
• First-time travelers welcome if they demonstrate a solid med/surg nursing foundation
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Floating required for all travelers, either within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• RTO should ideally be no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-759212. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.