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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN with a minimum of 2 years experience and PICC line/IV skills for a 13-week day shift assignment at a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital. Details Medical Surgical unit in a 562-bed acute care hospital Day shift, 3x12 hours (0645-1915) Works every other weekend, with makeup weekends scheduled if time off falls on a weekend No on-call responsibilities Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed Must be willing to accept up to a 1:7 patient ratio if needed Must be willing to care for tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients (experience not required but willingness to learn is) Cerner charting system used (experience preferred)

Requirements Active IL RN license required in hand at time of application BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted) Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required Experience with PICC line management and starting/maintaining IVs required Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, PCA, surgical drains, tracheostomy care, and wound care/wound vac Additional Information Works in a Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility Scrub color: any solid color Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction First-time travelers are welcome to apply Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler RTO requests are reviewed and approved by the unit manager based on scheduling needs Only one winter holiday off may be requested Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation American Traveler Job ID P-772699. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.