Med/Surg RN in Springfield, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,927/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.53
- Weekly
- $1,927
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,204
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.53/hour — 16% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,399 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 135 of them in Springfield.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.95/hour across 433 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Springfield, Illinois. You will care for adult patients in an acute-care setting while managing assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, blood product administration, peripheral lines, PICC lines, and isolation precautions. This night-shift role follows a 3x12 schedule, with floating within your scope as department needs arise and every other weekend coverage required. First-time travelers are welcome with at least two years of experience, an active Illinois license or license application in progress, and current BLS certification. The overnight schedule offers a steady rhythm for experienced nurses who are ready to make Springfield their home base for a season.
Weather
Springfield typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with comfortable daytime conditions, cooler evenings, and occasional rain. It is a good season for layered clothing and exploring the area between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
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History Stop: Explore the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and nearby historic sites.
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Outdoor Break: Walk through Washington Park and visit the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon.
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Day Trip: Visit Lincoln’s Tomb and the historic communities and landmarks around Springfield.
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Day Trip: Spend a day in St. Louis exploring Forest Park, museums, and the Gateway Arch area.
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Day Trip: Head to Champaign-Urbana for local restaurants, cultural attractions, and a change of scenery.
Job Specifics
City and State: Springfield, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week, approximately 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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