Ortho RN
Herrin, IL
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Herrin, Illinois

Apply now for a Med/Surg RN travel nursing job in Herrin, Illinois, caring for adult medical-surgical and orthopedic patients on a consistent night-shift schedule. This on-site travel opportunity offers a collaborative clinical environment and the chance to serve patients in a welcoming Southern Illinois community known for its small-town atmosphere and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic Nursing
• Location: Herrin, Illinois 62948
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Floating: May be required to float to clinically appropriate medical-surgical units within your scope of practice, licensure, and demonstrated competencies

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Illinois
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience; orthopedic nursing experience is highly valued
• Current BLS certification
• NIHSS certification, as required for assigned units
• ACLS certification may be required when floating to higher-acuity or step-down units
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, clinical documentation, and healthcare communication skills
• Ability to work independently on night shift and adapt to changing patient-care needs

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and orthopedic patients during overnight shifts
• Perform focused and head-to-toe patient assessments, monitor clinical status, and promptly identify changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders, facility policies, and professional standards
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Support patients recovering from medical conditions, orthopedic procedures, and surgical interventions
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, ancillary departments, patients, and families to promote safe and effective patient care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and discharge-related education
• Participate in every-other-weekend coverage and float to appropriate medical-surgical units when needed

Apply now to join this Illinois travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse in Herrin.

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.