Med/Surg RN in Springfield, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,929/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $40.19
- Weekly
- $1,929
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,308
- Contract length
- 18 weeks
This job pays about $40.19/hour — 13% below 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, 48 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
- 1,408 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 144 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 ($66.72/hour across 453 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Take your orthopedic nursing experience on the road with an 18-week travel assignment in Springfield, Illinois. You will support orthopedic patients during 12-hour night shifts, working either 36 or 48 hours per week with every-other-weekend scheduling. This assignment offers the opportunity to build on your orthopedic expertise while experiencing the history and attractions of Illinois’s capital city.
Weather:
Expect crisp, cool conditions with a mix of sunny days, cloudy skies, and occasional rain. Comfortable layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
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History: Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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Local Exploration: Tour the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
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Day Trip: Explore Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site.
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Day Trip: Spend the day hiking and sightseeing at Starved Rock State Park.
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Scenic Drive: Follow a portion of historic Route 66 through central Illinois.
Job Specifics:
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights, every other weekend
Duration: 18 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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