Orthopedic | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Start date
- November 30, 2026
This job pays about $54.44/hour — 18% 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
- 1,536 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 150 of them in Springfield.
- Pay in these listings: $17.00 – $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 484 jobs).
Job description
Orthopedic Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Springfield, Illinois Night Shift Contract
Apply now for an orthopedic travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois. Join an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) team and provide evidence-based care to orthopedic and medical-surgical patients during 12-hour overnight shifts.
Orthopedic Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Orthopedics / Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- End Date: April 4, 2027
- Contract Duration: Approximately 18 weeks
- Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week; every other weekend rotation
- Healthcare Setting: On-site orthopedic inpatient unit
- Location: Springfield, Illinois, a welcoming state capital known for its historic character, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient community amenities
Orthopedic Travel RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, in hand
- At least 1 year of orthopedic nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Ability to successfully complete a dysrhythmia examination
- Availability to work 12-hour overnight shifts and every other weekend
Orthopedic Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic procedures and managing musculoskeletal conditions
- Perform focused nursing assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly communicate changes to the appropriate healthcare providers
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established clinical standards
- Support pain management, mobility, fall prevention, wound care, and postoperative recovery plans
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, mobility precautions, and discharge instructions
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
Apply now to join an orthopedic healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career in Springfield, Illinois.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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