Med/Surg RN in Springfield, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,927/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.53
- Weekly
- $1,927
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,204
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.53/hour — 16% 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
Join our team for a 13-week contract as a Medical Surgical RN in Springfield, Illinois. This role involves working 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) in a busy acute care hospital, where you'll manage diverse patient cases and perform essential clinical duties. Your expertise with PICC line management and starting IVs will be vital, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn and work with trach and laryngectomy patients. The unique aspect of this assignment is the chance to float within your scope to meet hospital needs, including taking on up to a 1:7 patient ratio if necessary. Flexibility and adaptability are key to thriving in this environment, and you'll be part of a Magnet-recognized facility known for high standards and excellent staff support.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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