Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse, Med Surg travel assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. Start date 09/07/2026 for 13 weeks. 12-hour shifts. Weekly pay range: $2,162–$2,257 per week. This assignment centers on a surgical-medical unit with some overlap into medical services due to bed availability, on a floor with 35 private patient rooms and two nurses stations. A shift supervisor and patient care technicians support each shift. Guaranteed hours: 0.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,162–$2,257 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Setting: hospital Med Surg unit with surgical overlap on a 35-private-room floor
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult inpatients on a Med Surg unit with occasional surgical overlap
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, monitor vital signs, identify and respond to patient changes, and implement care plans
- Administer medications, therapies, and procedures per physician orders; document accurately in the electronic health record
- Collaborate with the care team, including shift supervisor, patient care techs, and physicians, to prioritize patient needs and ensure safe, individualized care
- Manage admission, transfer, and discharge processes as appropriate; participate in care coordination and patient education
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards; advocate for patient comfort and safety at all times
Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
- CPR/BLS certification; ACLS required
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced unit with a 1:5–1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio on nights
- Experience in acute care settings (medical-surgical or related) and comfort with unit variability due to bed availability
- Eligible for travel assignment starting 09/07/2026 and able to meet the assignment duration and logistics
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the rotation
- Opportunity for extension based on performance and unit needs
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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