American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Mar 23, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med Surg RN with a strong foundation in urology/nephrology and charge experience for a night shift assignment in Illinois. Details Work in an acute care hospital setting on a 25-bed urology/nephrology medical surgical unit Night shift schedule with 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15 Average daily census of 23 patients Every other weekend required Floating to other Med Surg units within scope may be required No on-call responsibilities Cerner EMR experience required Requirements Active IL RN license required or must be in application process Minimum of 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience required BLS certification required Experience in MS/Tele, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response with rapid response teams required Strong skills in pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure management, and genitourinary/renal cases required IV therapy/phlebotomy skills including blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC management, and IV starts required Experience with heparin administration, and respiratory care including chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, and portable oxygen Knowledge in wound care and use of wound vacs required Cerner charting system experience required Additional Information Charge nurse duties will be assigned as needed during the assignment Must adhere to isolation precautions and infection control best practices Will participate in management of patients with complex renal and genitourinary conditions Required to wear any solid color scrubs Parking permit is provided at no cost and will be organized during orientation This is a Magnet designated, Level I trauma facility First-time travelers with strong Med/Surg backgrounds are welcome to apply Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed American Traveler Job ID P-673485. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.