Travel Med Surg RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring Level 1 Trauma and Epic charting experience in a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting.

• Med/Surg unit within a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• Night shift, 7:00PM-7:30AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
• Six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• Float to similar units as needed
• Uses Epic EMR for charting
• Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, care plan documentation, admission/discharge coordination, and hourly rounding
• Delegates and validates tasks completed by HCTs

• Active IL RN license (temporary license accepted)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum of one year of relevant nursing experience required
• ASN required, BSN preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma setting experience required
• Strong skills in patient safety, fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, and isolation precautions
• Effective communication, critical thinking, and time management skills required

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process within a collaborative healthcare team
• Receives bedside shift report and ensures safe, updated patient environment at shift change
• Maintains high standards of patient safety, documentation, and medication administration accuracy
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• RTO limited to no more than 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Travelers who have completed 1 year of continuous assignment at this health system must take a 6-month break before returning
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-765179. 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.