Travel Surgical Inpatient RN
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Med Surg - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
12/06/2026 - 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 6, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Surgical unit role requiring Illinois RN licensure and experience in complex wound, ostomy, and tracheostomy care.
Details- Surgical unit within a hospital setting providing post-operative care for complex surgical patients
- Manages new tracheostomies, wound vac therapy, complex wound management, and new ostomy care
- Collaborates with general surgical residency and OMFS residency services
- Day shift schedule: 7:00a-7:30p, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
- 6 weekend shifts required within a 6-week period
- Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
- Uses Epic EMR for charting
- Active Illinois RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience required
- ASN required, BSN preferred
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Level 1 Trauma experience required
- Experience with wound vac therapy, complex wound management, new ostomies, and tracheostomy care
- Responsible for a designated patient caseload, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care
- Completes initial patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date nursing documentation
- Reports and corrects safety hazards to ensure patient and staff safety
- Offers constructive feedback and collaborates with peers for professional development
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
- RTO may not exceed 7 total days within a 13-week contract
- Contingent workers may not work continuously at this health system for more than 1 year without a 6-month break in service
American Traveler Job #P-774850. 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
- Wound/Ostomy Care
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.
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