Healthforce
Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Murphysboro, IL - Contracted
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) in Murphysboro, Illinois. This travel assignment starts 09/07/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Earn $1,842 to $1,962 per week for a 3x12-hour night schedule (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). The assignment is in a Critical Access Hospital with a blended Med Surg unit, including Swing Bed and occasional PCU coverage.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,842–$1,962 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Setting: Critical Access Hospital Med Surg with Swing Bed and PCU coverage
- Facility designation: Pathways to Excellence designation
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult Med Surg patients following unit protocols and standards of care
- Administer medications, monitor responses, and manage IV therapy and basic cardiac monitoring
- Perform ongoing assessments, document findings, and contribute to care plans and discharge planning
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, case management, and ancillary staff to coordinate care
- Maintain patient safety and infection control practices; ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record
- Adapt to unit assignments across Med Surg, Swing Bed, and PCU as acuity and bed availability require (ratios: Med Surg ~1:5; Swing Bed ~1:5 to 1:6; PCU ~1:3 to 1:4 with drips)
Requirements
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS certification
- 1+ year of medical-surgical and/or progressive care nursing experience
- Ability to work night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and adapt to unit assignments (Med Surg, Swing Bed, PCU)
- Eligibility for unit-based credentialing and orientation per the notes for Med Surg, Swing Bed, and PCU
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to document accurately in the electronic health record
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Extension opportunities and nationwide assignments
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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
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
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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