Med/Surg RN in Rockford, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,122/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.94
- Weekly
- $2,122
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,344
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.94/hour — 28% 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
- 1,443 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 132 of them in Rockford.
- 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 ($66.72/hour across 445 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel RN assignment in Rockford, Illinois, caring for orthopedic and medical overflow patients. This role includes caring for patients recovering from joint replacements, spine surgery, trauma, and fractures, along with patients experiencing conditions such as GI bleeding, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. The unit follows 12-hour day and night shifts, with self-scheduling available when organizational needs allow. Travelers should have at least two years of RN experience, orthopedic experience, and BLS certification. A charge nurse is present on every shift, and nurses may float to hospital units other than OB, OR, and ED.
Weather:
Rockford typically offers cool, crisp weather around this time of year, with colorful foliage, comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings, and occasional rain. Pack layers and a dependable jacket for exploring the area between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• Anderson Japanese Gardens: Walk through peaceful gardens, ponds, and landscaped paths.
• Rock Cut State Park: Hike, bike, fish, or enjoy the outdoor scenery near Rockford.
• Burpee Museum of Natural History: Explore dinosaur fossils and hands-on exhibits.
• Day Trip: Chicago: Spend the day visiting museums, restaurants, neighborhoods, and lakefront attractions.
• Day Trip: Galena: Discover historic architecture, local shops, galleries, and scenic views.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Rockford, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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