Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical in Harvey, Illinois | South Suburban Chicago

Travel RN opportunity in Harvey, IL: join a fast-paced Medical/Surgical nursing team and make a meaningful impact every day. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour day shifts in a supportive hospital setting caring for adult and geriatric patients. Located in Harvey, Illinois, this South Suburban Chicago area role offers convenient access to metro amenities, local neighborhoods, and an easy commute into the greater Chicago region.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Harvey, IL
• Region: South Suburban Chicago / Greater Chicago Area
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:45 - 19:15)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,470 - $1,550
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; floating required
• Charting System: Epic

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license in hand
• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Strong telemetry nursing experience, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• NIHSS preferred
• Previous experience caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Ability to work rotating support needs and adapt to unit floating
• Comfort working in a high-acuity, team-based acute care hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medical/surgical patients
• Monitor patient status, assess changes, and respond appropriately to clinical needs
• Manage telemetry patients and interpret dysrhythmias as needed
• Perform and support tracheostomy care and management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support high-quality patient outcomes
• Document care accurately in Epic and maintain thorough clinical records
• Support a patient ratio of 1:6 while maintaining strong time management and prioritization
• Float as assigned and contribute to team coverage needs
• Follow unit protocols, safety standards, and best practices in bedside nursing

Apply now for this Medical/Surgical travel nurse job in Harvey, Illinois, and join a healthcare team that values strong clinical skills, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

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.