Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Springfield, IL
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) with specialization in Urology/Nephrology for a facility in the area. This position involves providing high-quality patient care on a 25-bed unit focusing on urological and nephrological conditions, including kidney transplants and complex urinary procedures. The RN will deliver patient care during day shifts, working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Job Details

• Position / Specialty: Medical Surgical Nurse Urology/Nephrology
• Shift: Day shift, 0645-1915
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years' experience in medical-surgical nursing; active Illinois registered nurse license; BLS certification; Cerner charting system experience; COVID-19 vaccination not required, but flu vaccination is mandatory except for medical/religious exemptions.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with telemetry-remote monitoring, use of rapid response teams, and care for kidney transplant patients.
• Additional Requirements: Ability to float within scope to other Medical Surgical units; willing to work every other weekend; RTO restrictions of no more than 5 non-holiday days; must have active Illinois license in hand prior to start.
• Responsibilities: Managing genitourinary/renal cases, post-hemodialysis care, blood product administration, chest tubes, urinary catheters, IV therapy, medication administration including Heparin, respiratory care, and wound management.
• Certifications Needed: BLS, active Illinois RN license, AHA or Red Cross certifications (RQI cards not accepted).
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• End Date: 02/15/2027
• Additional Information: Experience with Cerner charting, managing complex urinary and renal patients, and working in a Level I trauma center are preferred. The unit supports interdisciplinary teams such as IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and radiology. The patient population includes adults with diverse diagnoses, primarily urology/nephrology-related, with procedural involvement in kidney transplants.

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