Travel Surgical 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:
  
  11/30/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a Surgical unit position requiring complex wound, ostomy, and tracheostomy care skills with night shift coverage.

• Surgical unit within a hospital setting (Level 1 Trauma)
• Post-operative care for complex surgical patients, including general surgical and OMFS residency services
• Night shift schedule: 7:00p-7:30a, 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
• No floating requirements
• 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
• Epic charting experience and Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Experience with tracheostomy care, wound vac management, complex wound care, and new ostomy care required

• Provides post-operative nursing care for complex surgical patients, including assessment and intervention for positive outcomes
• Monitors and cares for patients with new tracheostomies
• Assesses and manages wounds requiring wound vac therapy and other complex wound care
• Assesses, manages, and educates patients and families on new ostomies
• Collaborates with general surgical residency and OMFS residency services
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Contingent workers may not work continuously for more than 1 year at this health system without a required 6-month break before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-774852. 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.