GHR Healthcare 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
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job in Springfield, IL
Experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Springfield, Illinois. Join a busy acute care Urology/Nephrology unit providing high-quality bedside care to adult medical-surgical patients, including renal, urology, post-operative, and overflow populations. This is an excellent opportunity for a Medical-Surgical RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment, values teamwork, and is looking for rewarding Illinois nursing jobs in Springfield, a historic state capital known for its community feel, local dining, and convenient access to parks, shops, and everyday amenities.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$1,990
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- End Date: 11/02/2026
- Schedule: Day shift, 3x12s, 06:45 - 19:15
- Shift Duration: 12 Hour Days
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Setting: Acute care Med/Surg Urology/Nephrology unit
- Patient Population: Adult patients
- Unit Size: 25 beds with an average daily census of 23
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Float Requirement: Float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
- Active Illinois RN license required at time of application
- BLS certification required
- Experience with Med/Surg and MS/Tele patient care required
- Cerner charting experience required
- Previous charge nurse experience required
- Strong skills in telemetry remote monitoring and rapid response support
- Experience with renal failure, pre/post hemodialysis management, and urology/nephrology patient care preferred
- Ability to manage IV therapy, PICC lines, central line blood draws, blood product administration, and peripheral line care
- Comfort with respiratory support interventions including CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, oxygen therapy, and oral suctioning
- Knowledge of isolation precautions, wound care, wound vacs, and post-operative care
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult Med/Surg patients in a high-acuity Urology/Nephrology unit
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Monitor patients with renal, urologic, post-surgical, and general medical-surgical conditions
- Administer medications and treatments safely, including heparin and blood products
- Manage telemetry monitoring and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Perform and support IV starts, PICC care, central line management, and phlebotomy-related tasks within scope
- Assist with specialized care such as continuous bladder irrigation, urinary catheter management, nephrostomy tubes, chest tubes, drains, and wound care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapy, respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
- Float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed to support patient care operations
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner
Apply now to advance your travel nurse career with this Med/Surg Registered Nurse opportunity in Springfield, IL. Join a collaborative healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in acute care nursing today.
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 #499375. 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
About GHR Healthcare
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