Posted 09/22/2026 · Job #520163
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Springfield, Illinois
Job Description
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Springfield, Illinois
Bring your Med/Surg expertise to a high-acuity acute care hospital in Springfield, Illinois, a vibrant capital city in central Illinois known for its convenient location, strong community feel, and easy access to major roadways, dining, and amenities. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for a diverse adult patient population in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit focused on urology, nephrology, and medical-surgical overflow cases. The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative Med Surg RN ready to make a meaningful impact on every shift.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical Surgical / Urology-Nephrology
- Role: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Setting: Acute care hospital, adult Med/Surg unit
- Location: Springfield, IL
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Float Requirement: Yes, to other Medical-Surgical units as needed
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890 – $1,990
- Charting System: Cerner
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
- BLS required
- Cerner experience required
- Previous charge nurse experience required
- Strong experience with Med/Surg and telemetry patient care
- Comfortable floating within scope to other Med/Surg units
- Experience supporting adult patients with renal, urology, and post-surgical needs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment with changing patient acuity
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Care for patients with urology, nephrology, kidney transplant, and medical-surgical overflow diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Manage IV therapy, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
- Support patients requiring bladder irrigation, catheter management, and renal-related interventions
- Perform wound care, isolation precautions, and respiratory support measures as indicated
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed to meet facility needs
- Help maintain a positive, team-focused environment while delivering excellent patient-centered care
Apply now to join this Springfield, Illinois travel RN opportunity and bring your Med/Surg nursing skills to a rewarding acute care setting.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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