Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Springfield, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a facility located in Springfield, Illinois. This position involves providing care on a medical surgical floor, with a focus on patient-centered treatment and operational excellence. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a reputable acute care hospital.

Job Details

• Position / Specialty: Medical Surgical Floor RN
• Shift: 12-hour nights (1845-0715)
• Schedule: Nights, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Two years of experience as a Medical Surgical RN, active Illinois license, BLS certification, experience with PICC line management and starting IVs, and flexibility to manage patient ratios up to 1:7 if needed.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Cerner charting system, knowledge of wound care including Wound Vac, and managing tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients (willingness to learn).
• Certifications: BLS required.
• Additional Information: Must handle dressing changes, drain removals, nasogastric tube insertions, intravenous placements, suctioning of tracheostomy/laryngectomy patients, and patient care for special procedures. Experience with blood product administration, wound care, and managing various patient equipment and devices is preferred. Floating within scope is required; travel experience is not required.
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Orientation: Virtual at-home orientation day with completion of required modules by 4:00 PM CST on Day 1.
• RTO Restrictions: Manager will review and approve requests; only one winter holiday off allowed.
• Other Requirements: Willingness to handle trach and laryngectomy patients, take up to 1:7 patient ratio if needed, and work every other weekend. Local candidates in Illinois are accepted; OR RN candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility.
• Facility Details: Acute care hospital with 562 beds, Level I trauma center, Magnet designation, parking permit provided at no cost, and Cerner charting system in use.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits