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

Travel RN – Med/Surg (Urology/Nephrology) in Springfield, IL. 13-week travel nursing contract starting April 27, 2026; requires 2+ years Med/Surg experience and active Illinois RN license. Join a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility while enjoying Springfield, IL healthcare opportunities.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg, Urology & Nephrology
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 – $1,990
• Location: Springfield, IL (62781) — local travel nurse opportunity, Illinois travel nurse jobs
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Level I Trauma Center, Magnet facility (acute care nurse role)
• Unit: Urology/Nephrology – 25 beds (avg. daily census: 23)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (06:45 – 19:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience (including MS/Tele) — required for travel nursing jobs and Med/Surg RN roles
• Active Illinois RN license (required at submission)
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Experience with Cerner EMR/charting system
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring competency
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care experience
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration skills
• Respiratory interventions: CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, chest tube management, oral suctioning
• Isolation precautions, wound care, and wound VAC experience
• Ability to float to other Med/Surg units as needed
• Must complete all facility compliance requirements and mandatory modules on time

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Med/Surg nursing care for adult patients with urology and nephrology diagnoses, including kidney transplants, renal failure, and complex surgical cases
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, continuous bladder irrigation, and difficult urinary catheter insertions
• Administer medications (including Heparin), blood products, and manage central/peripheral IV lines
• Monitor telemetry and cardiac rhythms; respond to rapid response and code teams
• Perform respiratory interventions: CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, chest tube care, oral suctioning
• Implement isolation precautions and wound care protocols, including wound VAC management
• Document nursing care accurately in Cerner EMR and maintain clear interdisciplinary communication
• Collaborate with IV team, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services, and case management
• Float to other Med/Surg units as needed to support patient volume and staffing
• Participate in patient education, discharge planning, and readmission prevention strategies

Springfield, IL (62781) offers affordable living, historic attractions, parks, and a welcoming Midwest community. This travel nursing job is ideal for RNs seeking Med/Surg, urology, or nephrology experience in a high-quality acute care hospital. Explore Illinois nursing jobs and grow your clinical skills while enjoying local amenities.

Apply now to join our healthcare team — travel RN positions fill quickly. Submit your resume and current Illinois RN license to be considered for this Med/Surg Urology/Nephrology travel nurse opportunity in Springfield, IL.

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