Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Springfield, Illinois. Join a leading healthcare team at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center, renowned for excellence in patient care and innovation. Springfield, IL is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering a welcoming community, rich history, and vibrant local culture.

Medical Surgical RN Job Details

• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Assignment Type: Travel RN contract
• Unit: Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (06:45 - 19:15)
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 1/26/2026 – End: 4/27/2026)
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend-only shifts (Saturday, Sunday, Monday block schedule)
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Average Daily Census: 21 patients
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical Surgical RN experience (Med/Surg nursing jobs)
• Active Illinois RN license or in application process
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills: blood product administration, peripheral line care, PICC line management
• Experience with isolation precautions and infection control
• Ability to float within hospital and to affiliate hospitals
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment overlaps
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a busy Medical Surgical unit
• Administer blood products, manage peripheral and PICC lines, and perform IV therapy
• Implement isolation precautions and infection control protocols
• Monitor and document patient status using Cerner EMR system
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Social Services
• Float to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed
• Participate in rapid response/code teams
• Care for patients with diagnoses including GI bleed, bowel obstruction, colon cancer, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, alcohol withdrawal, appendicitis, pancreatitis
• Perform special procedures: TPN administration, NG insertion, tube feedings, medication drips (Heparin, Amiodarone, Lasix)

Discover Springfield, Illinois healthcare opportunities and experience its historic sites, beautiful parks, and friendly neighborhoods. This travel RN assignment offers professional growth in a supportive environment and the chance to make a real impact. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your nursing career!

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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.