Travel Med Surg​/Tele RN

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:
  
  12/07/2026
• 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:
  
  Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Urology/Nephrology unit requiring 2+ years of med/surg experience and an active IL RN license.

• Med/Surg unit specializing in Urology/Nephrology with a 25-bed capacity and average daily census of 23
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to other Medical Surgical units within the hospital or nearby affiliate facilities
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active IL RN license required (must be in hand, pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted, RQI cards not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Experience with telemetry remote monitoring and Rapid Response/Code teams required
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care required
• Experience with blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, and IV therapy required
• Experience managing chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management required
• Experience with Heparin administration required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required
• Preferred experience in a teaching hospital and Level I trauma center setting
• Preferred skills in kidney transplant and urology/nephrology case management

• Work in a Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Scrubs must be any solid color
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO requests of 5 days or less may be auto-approved; additional time requires facility approval
• 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 applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply if they have a solid foundation of over 2 years in medical/surgical nursing

American Traveler Job  #P-776238. 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.