Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, IL 60612. This healthcare job offers the opportunity to provide expert clinical support to a diverse patient population in a dynamic urban setting. Enjoy the benefits of Chicago nursing jobs, including access to world-class dining, cultural attractions, and scenic lakefront parks while working with a top healthcare team.

RN Job Details – Chicago Healthcare Opportunity

• Location: Chicago, IL 60612 (West Side)
• Healthcare Setting: General Medicine/Telemetry Unit (7E)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Start Date: December 16, 2025
• End Date: March 17, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Shifts: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Floating: Mandatory float within facility and up to 50 miles as needed
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue (not provided)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1800-$1840

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (no exemptions for COVID-19; medical/religious exemptions for Flu only)
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Willingness to float to other units and facilities as needed
• Ability to provide proof of vaccinations 1 week prior to start date

RN Responsibilities – Medical/Surgical Nursing

• Deliver high-quality patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, perform tracheostomy and peripheral line care, and respond to rapid response/code teams
• Administer medications, manage oxygen therapy, and provide non-invasive airway management
• Implement isolation precautions and infection control protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other units and facilities as required to meet patient care needs
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Cerner

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Chicago, IL!

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