
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 12, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Contract length
- 25 weeks
- Start date
- ASAP
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
Med-Surg Registered Nurse Travel Job in Springfield, Illinois
Med-Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Springfield, IL: join a supportive medical-surgical team, strengthen your clinical skills, and work consistent 12-hour night shifts in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Join a supportive Med/Surg team in Springfield, Illinois, a welcoming capital-city setting known for its rich history, convenient amenities, and easy access to dining, parks, and cultural attractions. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to expand your clinical experience while working in a fast-paced medical unit with a consistent night-shift schedule.
Job Details
- Specialty: Med/Surg Registered Nurse
- Setting: Medical-Surgical Unit / Medical Unit
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Springfield, Illinois
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 25 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license in hand
- Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or related medical-surgical nursing experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Must be able to pass a dysrhythmia exam (2 attempts allowed)
- RTO must be submitted at the time of application
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg patients during 12-hour night shifts
- Monitor patient conditions, assess changes, and communicate updates effectively with the care team
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical protocols
- Support safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care across the medical-surgical unit
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to promote positive patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold unit standards for quality and safety
Apply now for this Springfield, Illinois travel nursing opportunity and take the next step in your Med/Surg RN career.
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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