Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Carbondale, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,142/week
Posted 7 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,142/week

Description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Adult Assignment in Carbondale, Illinois

Travel Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week Med/Surg RN assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. Join a dynamic adult medical-surgical unit and bring your clinical expertise to a supportive, fast-paced healthcare team.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
  • Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Job
  • Setting: 25-bed adult medical-surgical unit
  • Location: Carbondale, Illinois (Southern Illinois healthcare)
  • Start Date: 09/07/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
  • Unit Highlights: Diverse patient population including stroke, post-operative, wound care, altered mental status, CIWA, AKI, dialysis, COPD exacerbations, and comfort care/hospice patients

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
  • Stroke certification or willingness to work in a stroke-focused environment
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Ability to work 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week
  • Availability for every other weekend and every other holiday
  • Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to adult medical-surgical patients
  • Manage a varied patient population, with a strong emphasis on stroke care
  • Care for post-operative patients, including those with amputations, drains, chest tubes, and feeding tubes
  • Administer and monitor therapies such as heparin drips, wound care, and dialysis-related care
  • Support patients experiencing altered mental status, CIWA needs, AKI, and COPD exacerbations
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive outcomes and timely interventions
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold professional standards in a fast-paced Med/Surg unit

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity

  • Experience a rewarding travel nursing assignment in Southern Illinois
  • Work in a supportive clinical environment with strong patient variety and valuable experience
  • Enjoy the welcoming community feel of Carbondale, Illinois, with access to outdoor recreation and local amenities

Apply now to join this Travel RN Med/Surg opportunity in Carbondale, Illinois and take the next step in your nursing career.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #510014. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Carbondale, IL

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Carbondale, IL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Carbondale, IL is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Carbondale experiences hot summers with average highs around 88°F and cold winters with average lows around 21°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Carbondale, IL, and they are relatively easy to find due to the university presence in the area.
Transportation
  • Carbondale is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited but available for those who prefer not to drive.
Demographics
  • Carbondale has a diverse population due to the university, with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies.
  • There is a notable population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and the university.
Things to Do
  • Carbondale offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports at nearby lakes.
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