American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN with urology/nephrology focus for a 13-week day shift contract at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL.
Details
- Day shift schedule: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (3x12-hour shifts per week)
- Located in a Urology/Nephrology Med/Surg unit within a 562-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
- 25-bed unit with an average daily census of 23 patients
- Patient population includes urology and nephrology cases, including renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis management
- Required to work every other weekend
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating is required for all travelers — within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
- Charting is done in Cerner
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required — pending licensures will not be considered
- Current BLS certification required; AHA or Red Cross accepted (RQI AHA cards not accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience required
- Required setting experience: Med/Surg and MS/Tele
- Required cardiac monitoring skills: telemetry/remote monitoring and use of Rapid Response Teams
- Required genitourinary/renal skills: pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
- Required IV/phlebotomy skills: blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting IVs
- Required medication experience: Heparin administration
- Required respiratory skills: chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and portable oxygen
- Required additional skills: isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac
- Cerner EMR experience required
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- 13-week contract in Springfield, IL
- First-time travelers are welcome, provided they have a solid foundation with 2+ years of Med/Surg RN experience
- Local candidates are accepted with no radius requirement
- Any permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been away for at least 12 months before being considered as a traveler
- Travel pairs are not accepted
- RTO requests of 5 days or fewer are typically approved; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval
- Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
- Any solid color scrubs are acceptable
- Free parking is available with a permit obtained during orientation
American Traveler Job ID #P-729733. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.