Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Illinois, requiring PICC line management and IV start experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting — Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility with 562 staffed beds
• Medical Surgical unit
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Every other weekend required; if approved time off falls on a scheduled weekend, an additional weekend shift will be required to make up for the absence
• Floating is required for all travelers, both within the hospital and to nearby affiliate facilities
• No on-call requirements
• Charting in Cerner (experience preferred)
• Block scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license required
• Current BLS certification required; AHA and Red Cross accepted — RQI AHA cards are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
• PICC line management experience required
• Proficiency in starting IVs required
• Willingness to care for trach and laryngectomy patients is required (prior experience not required)
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• 13-week assignment (approximately 3 months)
• Patient ratios are typically below 1:7; however, a maximum ratio of 1:7 may occur when needed
• Candidates must be willing to care for trach and laryngectomy patients and should be open to learning these specialized care needs
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Local candidates are welcome to apply — no radius restriction
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• RTO is subject to manager approval based on unit scheduling needs; only 1 winter holiday may be requested off
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Free parking is available with a permit obtained during orientation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply