Med/Surg RN in Mattoon, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Mattoon, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,416/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.40
- Weekly
- $2,416
- Yearly (full-time)
- $125,632
This job pays about $60.40/hour — 31% 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, 40 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
- 1,433 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 52 of them in Mattoon.
- 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 463 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel healthcare contract as a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse supporting a 21-bed general medical observation unit in Mattoon. You will care for patients with COPD, pneumonia, infections, and urinary tract infections while monitoring telemetry and managing patients who require BiPAP or high-flow oxygen. This assignment includes 12-hour night shifts and every-other-weekend coverage, offering an opportunity to bring your medical-surgical and telemetry experience to a focused observation setting.
Weather:
Mattoon typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with changing skies and occasional rain. Comfortable layers and a warm jacket are useful for exploring the city and nearby communities.
Fun Things To Do:
• Downtown Mattoon: Explore local shops, restaurants, and community attractions.
• Lake Mattoon: Enjoy fishing, boating, walking, and peaceful waterfront scenery.
• Day Trip: Visit Charleston to explore Eastern Illinois University’s campus and local dining.
• Day Trip: Spend a day in Champaign-Urbana for museums, restaurants, shopping, and cultural events.
• Day Trip: Discover Effingham’s parks, trails, shops, and nearby outdoor recreation.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Mattoon, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights; variable shifts; every-other-weekend requirement
Duration: 40 hours per week for 13 weeks
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