Med/Surg | RN

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Decatur, Illinois

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel nursing job as a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Decatur, IL (62526). Join a leading healthcare team at a Level II Trauma Center, delivering top-quality patient care in an acute care hospital setting. Decatur, Illinois, is an excellent location for healthcare professionals, offering a supportive community, affordable living, and beautiful parks—perfect for nurses seeking career advancement and work-life balance.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Decatur, Illinois 62526 (Central Illinois healthcare jobs)
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• Unit: Medical Surgical (Med/Surg RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 17, 2025
• End Date: February 16, 2026
• Shift: Night Shift (4x12 or 3x12-hour shifts/week, 18:00 - 06:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2000 - $2050
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Charting System: Cerner EHR
• Scrub Colors: Blue, black, or gray
• Parking: Free with permit
  
  

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or in application process)
• Minimum 18 months of recent Medical Surgical RN experience
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) system
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response teams
• GI care (colostomy, feeding tube management)
• GU/renal care (pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure management)
• IV therapy and phlebotomy (central line draws, PICC line management, IV starts)
• Medication administration (Heparin, Insulin, PCA pumps)
• Respiratory care (CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy management)
• Wound care and wound vac experience
• Knowledge of infection control and isolation precautions
• Willingness to float to other units within scope as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
  
  

Key Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy Med/Surg unit (average daily census: 35)
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; respond to emergencies and participate in Rapid Response Teams
• Perform GI, GU, and renal care, including pre/post hemodialysis management
• Administer medications and manage IV therapies, including blood product administration
• Deliver respiratory care, including tracheostomy and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC)
• Perform wound care, including wound vac management and infection control procedures
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner EHR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, social services)
• Float to other hospital units within scope as needed to support patient care operations
• Maintain compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards
  
  

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Decatur, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel nursing career! Explore top Illinois nursing jobs and make a difference as a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.