Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Springfield, IL. 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Level I trauma center for experienced Med/Surg RNs.

Overview

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Med/Surg RN (travel nurse) on the night shift in Springfield, IL. This 13-week travel nursing assignment places you in a respected acute care hospital and Magnet-designated facility that is also a Level I Trauma Center. Springfield offers a welcoming community, rich history, and an excellent environment for advancing your nursing career.

Job Details

• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 — Illinois travel nursing job
• Role: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN), Night Shift
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet facility, Level I Trauma Center
• Unit: 23-bed Surgical/Medical Unit (Med/Surg)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 13, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (18:45 – 07:15); 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 36 hours may be called off per contract
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2000-$2100/week
• Charting / EMR: Cerner (Cerner experience preferred)
• Scrubs: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent Med/Surg RN experience — strong Med/Surg clinical skills
• Active Illinois RN license (or in application process with ETA) — Illinois nursing jobs
• BLS (AHA or Red Cross) and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with PICC line management and IV starts (phlebotomy skills)
• Previous charge nurse or leadership experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Willingness to float within scope to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed
• Ability to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment overlaps
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a 23-bed Med/Surg unit
• Manage and monitor patients with neurological and surgical diagnoses, including stroke, TIA, brain mass, seizures, spinal cord injuries, and post-surgical cases
• Perform and manage IV starts and PICC line care; medication administration
• Administer common medications including Levetiracetam, lorazepam, aspirin, Lovenox, heparin, antihypertensives, Plavix, atorvastatin, and Eliquis
• Assist with special procedures such as EEG and lumbar puncture
• Document thoroughly using Cerner electronic medical record
• Float to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed to meet facility needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, case management) to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Advance your travel nursing career with this Med/Surg RN night shift role in Springfield, IL — a great opportunity for experienced RNs seeking short-term travel assignments and Illinois nursing jobs. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference!

Apply now: Submit your resume or apply through the job board to be considered for this travel nursing assignment.

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