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Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Healthforce·Carbondale, Illinois

$1,719 - $1,812/wk·Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct nursing care to Med Surg patients, primarily within a surgical cohort, while monitoring patient status and administering medications. Collaborate with shift supervisors and patient care techs to manage bed availability and ensure accurate charting.

Overview Registered Nurse – Med Surg, Carbondale, IL.

Travel assignment beginning 08/10/2026 for 13 weeks, paying $1,727 to $1,788 per week, with no guaranteed hours.

Night shift.

Assignment on a Med Surg unit with a surgical focus and some medical overlap to meet patient needs.

The unit features 35 private patient rooms, two nursing stations, and a night team staffed with a shift supervisor and patient care technicians.

This is a temporary travel assignment with typical agency scheduling practices and a normal pace of acuity for the unit.

Key Highlights • Weekly pay

  • $1,727–$1,788 per week
  • Start date: 08/10/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Nights
  • Assignment type: Travel – Temporary Assignment
  • Setting: Med Surg unit with surgical emphasis and medical overlap; 35 private rooms; night shift with supervisor and PN support

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct professional nursing care to adult patients in a Med Surg unit, with a primary focus on surgical patients and occasional medical overlap due to bed needs.
  • Monitor patient status, administer medications and treatments per physician orders, perform basic procedures within scope, and document changes accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Collaborate with the care team, including patient care technicians and the shift supervisor, to maintain safe, patient-focused care and target 1:5–6 nurse-to-patient ratios on nights.
  • Assure patient safety and comfort through fall prevention, infection control practices, accurate charting, and timely escalation of clinical concerns.
  • Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in care plan updates as needed.

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license (state-specific; Illinois)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Med Surg experience preferred; strong consideration for capable new graduates seeking a Med Surg track
  • Ability to work nights in a fast-paced unit with support from patient care techs and a shift supervisor
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN licensure (ASN/BSN or higher preferred)
  • Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills; willingness to adapt to unit workflows and bed management needs

Benefits

  • and Support - 24/7 recruiter and travel support
  • Dedicated support throughout the assignment
  • Nationwide assignments available
  • Extension opportunities on successful completion of the contract

Find more opportunities If you’re exploring other travel RN openings, you can apply for additional opportunities at Healthforce through https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Pay disclaimer rule

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

  • Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple

match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

  • We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

  • Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations
  • Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$1,719 - $1,812/wk
Location
Carbondale, Illinois
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Closes
Oct 20, 2026
Application
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