
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $40.83
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 09/21/2026
This job pays about $40.83/hour — 12% 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
- 1,392 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 Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Springfield, Illinois
Looking for a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse job in Springfield, IL? Join a supportive medical-surgical nursing team in a fast-paced acute care setting and deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care in this 13-week travel nursing assignment. Springfield, IL 62769 offers a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere with a mix of historic charm, convenient amenities, and a comfortable community setting for travel nurses.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Springfield, IL 62769
- Setting: Medical Unit / Acute Care Hospital
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend rotation
- Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week; some scheduling may total 36 to 48 hours per week based on unit needs
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license in hand
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Ability to successfully pass a dysrhythmia exam
- Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, patient-centered care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Perform ongoing assessments, monitor patient conditions, and respond to changes in status
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient recovery and discharge planning
- Document care accurately and maintain compliance with unit and facility standards
- Support patient education and family communication as part of the care process
- Maintain a professional, adaptable approach while working night shifts and weekend rotations
Apply now to explore this Springfield, Illinois travel nursing job and join a healthcare team that values quality care, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
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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