Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Herrin, IL, US. This travel, temporary assignment starts 07/13/2026 for a 13-week term with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Weekly pay ranges from $1,568 to $1,689. Shift: Nights. Setting: hospital-based medical-surgical care with potential unit-fluid responsibilities. This assignment includes floating to clinically appropriate Med/Surg departments as needed and requires every-other-weekend coverage and on-call as dictated by unit needs.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,568–$1,689 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Setting: hospital Med/Surg unit with orthopedic and surgical patient care
- Floating: Opportunity to float to other Med/Surg departments as needed
- Weekend requirements: Every other weekend
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to adult Med/Surg patients on the orthopedics and general surgical unit.
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, perform nursing procedures, and document care in the electronic medical record.
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments, develop and update care plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
- Respond to changes in patient status, perform clinical interventions, and escalate concerns per policy.
- Float to clinically appropriate units within scope of practice and licensure as needed.
- Adhere to unit-specific safety standards and required certifications (NIHSS, BLS, ACLS) as applicable to the assigned unit.
Requirements
- Active RN license to practice in Illinois (or eligible)
- Certifications: BLS and NIHSS; ACLS as required by the specific unit
- Ability to work nights and fulfill guaranteed hours in a hospital setting
- Willingness and ability to float to other Med/Surg departments as needed within scope of practice
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Weekend/on-call availability as required by the assignment
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing assistance
- Travel-friendly onboarding and assignment logistics
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If this role isn’t a fit, you can view other openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. You can explore additional travel nursing opportunities across Med/Surg and related specialties.
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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.
About Healthforce
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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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