Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,200 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Illinois, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and an active IL RN license.

• Med/Surg unit within a 562-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:5 on days, nights, and weekends
• Average daily census of 21 patients
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating is required to other Med/Surg and like units, including affiliate hospitals nearby
• Charting is done in Cerner
• No on-call requirements
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• 13-week contract

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required — AHA and Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards are not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Any permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been away for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or fewer is generally accommodated; anything beyond 5 days requires facility approval
• Scrub color: any solid color
• Free parking is available with a permit obtained during orientation
• Preferred skills include: telemetry/remote monitoring, rapid response team experience, post-angiogram and post-MI care, IV insulin protocols, colostomy and feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, blood product administration, central line blood draw, PICC line management, heparin/insulin/PCA medication administration, CVA and pre/post neuro-surgical care, ortho trauma, surgical drain management, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, wound care/wound VAC, and isolation precautions
• Cerner experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-702272. 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

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.