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

Travel Med/Surg RN – Urology/Nephrology in Springfield, IL | 13-week travel nurse opportunity at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center. Build your urology and nephrology nursing skills in a busy acute care setting in central Illinois.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Shift: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Urology/Nephrology (MMC6120-5B) – 25-bed unit; avg census 23
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 36 hours may be called off per 13-week contract
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit
• Location: Springfield, Illinois 62781 — ideal for nurses searching Illinois travel nursing jobs and Springfield healthcare opportunities

Required Qualifications (Med/Surg RN / Travel RN)

• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience (including MS/Tele)
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Active Illinois RN license (in-hand or in application)
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring experience; participation in rapid response/code teams
• Genitourinary/renal clinical skills: pre/post hemodialysis care, renal failure management, kidney transplant care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills: blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC/central line care, IV starts
• Medication competency including Heparin administration
• Respiratory care skills: chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, portable oxygen
• Wound care expertise including wound vac management and isolation precautions
• Ability to float to other Med/Surg units as needed
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with urology and nephrology diagnoses (renal failure, kidney transplant, complex bladder surgeries)
• Manage pre- and post-operative care for kidney transplant and urologic surgical patients
• Administer IV therapies, blood products, and medications per policy (including Heparin)
• Monitor telemetry and cardiac status remotely; respond on rapid response/code teams as needed
• Perform wound care, manage wound vacs, and implement isolation precautions
• Operate and manage respiratory devices and interventions (chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, oxygen delivery)
• Float to other Med/Surg units and assume charge nurse responsibilities when required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner EMR

Why Join Our Team (Springfield, IL Travel Nursing)

• Work at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center with strong clinical resources
• Gain specialized urology and nephrology experience including transplant and dialysis care
• Competitive weekly pay for travel RN roles and free on-site parking
• Supportive interdisciplinary teams and opportunities to extend or pick up additional shifts

Ready to take the next step in your travel nurse career? Apply now for this Med/Surg RN - Urology/Nephrology travel assignment in Springfield, IL. Join our healthcare team today and advance your clinical expertise in Illinois nursing jobs.

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