
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Contract length
- 25 weeks
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
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
- 1,392 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 ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Travel Med/Surg RN Job in Springfield, Illinois
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, with 12-hour night shifts, competitive weekly pay, and a supportive inpatient medical-surgical team. Springfield is a welcoming capital city with historic charm, convenient amenities, and a friendly Midwestern feel, making it a great place to live and work while you make a meaningful impact in a rewarding travel nursing role.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Med/Surg
- Setting: Inpatient Medical Unit
- Location: Springfield, Illinois (62769) — a welcoming capital city with historic charm, convenient amenities, and a friendly Midwestern feel
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- End Date: 4/4/2027
- Duration: 25 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license required
- Minimum 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience required
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam within 2 attempts
- Ability to submit any requested time off at the time of submission
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and confidence working night shift
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality care to medical-surgical patients in an inpatient setting
- Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in status
- Administer medications and treatments according to established nursing protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely
- Support patient and family education throughout the care process
- Maintain a calm, professional presence in a fast-paced hospital environment
Apply now for this Springfield, Illinois Med/Surg RN travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated healthcare team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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