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

Experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Springfield, Illinois. Join a busy acute care Urology/Nephrology unit providing high-quality bedside care to adult medical-surgical patients, including renal, urology, post-operative, and overflow populations. This is an excellent opportunity for a Medical-Surgical RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment, values teamwork, and is looking for rewarding Illinois nursing jobs in Springfield, a historic state capital known for its community feel, local dining, and convenient access to parks, shops, and everyday amenities.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$1,990
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• End Date: 11/02/2026
• Schedule: Day shift, 3x12s, 06:45 - 19:15
• Shift Duration: 12 Hour Days
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Setting: Acute care Med/Surg Urology/Nephrology unit
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Unit Size: 25 beds with an average daily census of 23
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Active Illinois RN license required at time of application
• BLS certification required
• Experience with Med/Surg and MS/Tele patient care required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Strong skills in telemetry remote monitoring and rapid response support
• Experience with renal failure, pre/post hemodialysis management, and urology/nephrology patient care preferred
• Ability to manage IV therapy, PICC lines, central line blood draws, blood product administration, and peripheral line care
• Comfort with respiratory support interventions including CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, oxygen therapy, and oral suctioning
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, wound care, wound vacs, and post-operative care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult Med/Surg patients in a high-acuity Urology/Nephrology unit
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Monitor patients with renal, urologic, post-surgical, and general medical-surgical conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely, including heparin and blood products
• Manage telemetry monitoring and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Perform and support IV starts, PICC care, central line management, and phlebotomy-related tasks within scope
• Assist with specialized care such as continuous bladder irrigation, urinary catheter management, nephrostomy tubes, chest tubes, drains, and wound care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapy, respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed to support patient care operations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner

Apply now to advance your travel nurse career with this Med/Surg Registered Nurse opportunity in Springfield, IL. Join a collaborative healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in acute care nursing today.

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