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

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Contract | Freeport, IL (61032)

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Freeport, Illinois — 13-week travel contract (May 4–Aug 3, 2026) for Med/Surg RNs on 12-hour night shifts. Competitive weekly pay ($1800–$1890), 36 guaranteed hours, and a supportive acute care team. Apply now for this Freeport, IL nursing job.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890 (Travel RN)
• Location: Freeport, Illinois (61032) — Illinois nursing jobs, Freeport IL nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every other weekend required — night shift RN, Med/Surg RN
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Setting: Acute care, Med/Surg units (float to ICU/Tele as needed)
• Orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each) with department-specific training

Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (required)
• BLS Certification from AHA (required)
• Minimum 1 year recent Med/Surg experience (post-operative recovery experience preferred)
• Experience with MEDITECH charting preferred (clinical documentation)
• Ability to float to ICU or Telemetry (Tele) units for Med/Surg overflow within scope
• First-time travel nurses welcome — Travel RN/Travel Nurse friendly
• Professional scrubs (any color)

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care across three Med/Surg units (3 East, 3 North, 2 North)
• Manage night shift nurse-to-patient ratios (typically 1:5–6)
• Care for post-operative, general medical, and orthopedic diagnoses — acute care RN responsibilities
• Collaborate with CNAs, respiratory therapists, charge nurses, and multidisciplinary clinical support teams
• Assist in management of respiratory support devices (BiPAP, High Flow, Vapotherm) with RT management
• Document care accurately using the MEDITECH electronic health record
• Participate in holiday rotation and every other weekend scheduling
• Complete department-specific orientation and ongoing training to maintain Med/Surg competency

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for travel RNs
• Comprehensive orientation to support first-time travelers and seasoned Travel Nurses
• Work with a collaborative, experienced Med/Surg team in a well-resourced acute care setting
• Live and explore Freeport, IL — welcoming community, scenic parks, and local culture

Ready to take the next step as a Med/Surg Travel RN? Apply now to join our healthcare team in Freeport, Illinois. Submit your resume and current Illinois RN license to be considered for this travel nurse contract. Join our healthcare team today and grow your clinical experience in an acute care Med/Surg setting.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.