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

Travel Med/Surg RN in Freeport, IL — 13-week acute care assignment; nights; Illinois RN license and BLS required. Join a dedicated team caring for a diverse patient population across three Med/Surg units.

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

Advance your travel nursing career as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Freeport, Illinois. This travel assignment offers hands-on acute care experience across multiple Med/Surg units with strong teamwork, MEDITECH charting, and opportunities to float to ICU/Telemetry when needed. Freeport provides a welcoming community, scenic parks, and an affordable Midwest lifestyle.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Location: Freeport, IL 61032 — Illinois nursing jobs / travel nursing jobs
• Setting: Acute Care – Med/Surg Units (3 East, 3 North, 2 North)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:30am), every other weekend; night shift experience preferred
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each) with department-specific training

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• BLS Certification required (AHA preferred)
• Minimum 1 year recent Med/Surg nursing experience (post-operative recovery experience is a plus)
• Experience with MEDITECH charting preferred
• Ability to safely float to ICU or Telemetry units for Med/Surg overflow (within scope)
• First-time travel nurses are welcome — ideal travel nursing job for RNs seeking Med/Surg experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across three Med/Surg units, including post-operative recovery and common medical diagnoses
• Manage night shift nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:5–6, prioritizing safe, efficient patient care
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as post-op (general, ortho, podiatry), diabetes, CHF, COPD, cellulitis, and more
• Collaborate closely with CNAs, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Utilize and monitor respiratory support equipment (BiPAP, High Flow, Vapotherm) with RT support
• Complete accurate documentation and maintain professional standards using MEDITECH
• Participate in holiday rotation and scheduled every-other-weekend coverage

What Makes This a Great Opportunity

• Hands-on acute care Med/Surg experience in a supportive hospital environment
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for travel RNs
• Orientation provided to help you integrate quickly into the clinical team
• Freeport, IL: affordable living, local parks, and a friendly Midwestern community

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now for this Med/Surg RN travel assignment in Freeport, IL. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference for patients in acute care.

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