Description
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) - Springfield, IL | Medical-Surgical Urology/Nephrology
Travel RN opportunity in Springfield, Illinois for a Med/Surg Registered Nurse with urology/nephrology experience. Located in the welcoming Springfield, IL area (62781), this on-site opportunity offers the chance to work in a city known for its friendly Midwestern atmosphere, historic charm, and convenient access to local amenities. Join a busy acute-care hospital and Level I Trauma Center, care for a diverse adult patient population, and work with a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Specialty Focus: Medical Surgical, Urology/Nephrology
- Setting: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
- Location: Springfield, Illinois
- Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 8/31/2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890 - $1,990
- Charting System: Cerner
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience
- Prior Cerner experience required
- Strong background in telemetry and adult med/surg patient care
- Experience with urology/nephrology, renal failure, and post-operative care preferred
- Comfort floating to other medical-surgical units as needed
- Ability to work every other weekend
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to adult med/surg patients with a variety of diagnoses
- Care for patients with urology, nephrology, renal, and post-surgical needs
- Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Assist with rapid response interventions and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies according to best practices
- Manage central and peripheral lines, IV starts, and phlebotomy-related tasks
- Support respiratory needs including CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and nasal cannula therapy
- Perform and assist with wound care, wound vacs, catheter care, and bladder irrigation
- Document accurately and efficiently in Cerner
- Float within the med/surg service line to help meet patient care needs
Apply now to join this Springfield, IL travel nursing opportunity and advance your medical-surgical RN career today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #507522. 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: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
