Travel Contract

Medical Surgical / Stroke RN
Carbondale, IL
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,149/week

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Overview

Start Date11/30/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
Short Term Acute Care159 beds

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,149/week

Benefits

Guaranteed Hours
Continuing Education
Company provided housing options
Mileage reimbursement
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
License and certification reimbursement
Weekly pay
Life insurance
Health Care FSA

Qualifications

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Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

License

Illinois Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Medical Surgical / Stroke RN

Location

Carbondale, Illinois

Contract

13 weeks, 36 hours per week, nights

Unit

4 Medical is a 25-bed unit with 11 private rooms and 7 semi-private rooms.

Role Overview

RN on a unit whose largest patient population is stroke patients, with additional post-operative, comfort care or hospice, heparin drip, wound care, altered mental status, CIWA, AKI, dialysis, and COPD exacerbation patients.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Illinois
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg experience within the last year
2 years of Med Surg experience
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS

Patient Care Setting

Nursing ratio is 5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights
Nurses may occasionally have 1 total care patient
Post-operative patients may include amputations, drains, chest tubes, and feeding tubes

Facility

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

3.8rating(24 reviews)

Anonymous

Med Surg (RN)

Contract Position

5.0rating

Review of Memorial Hospital of Carbondale on Oct 16, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
159 beds

ADDRESS405 West Jackson StreetCarbondale, IL 62902

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Employer

ADN Healthcare

2.6rating(50 reviews)

Michelle H

Polysomnographer (Allied Health Professional)

5.0rating

He was so very helpful, informative and proactive; all that a traveler like me needs as I attempt to transition back into traveling in my career! Thank you Ariel!! Have a beautiful Monday!! "

Review of Ariel Grossman on Aug 28, 2023

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About

ADN Healthcare has thousands of contract and direct hire positions available. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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About Carbondale, IL

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Carbondale, IL here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Carbondale, IL is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Carbondale experiences hot summers with average highs around 88°F and cold winters with average lows around 21°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Carbondale, IL, and they are relatively easy to find due to the university presence in the area.

Transportation

Carbondale is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited but available for those who prefer not to drive.

Demographics

Carbondale has a diverse population due to the university, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies.
There is a notable population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and the university.

Things to Do

Carbondale offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports at nearby lakes.

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