Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview Registered Nurse – Med Surg, Night Shift, Carbondale, IL. This 13-week travel assignment starts on 08/10/2026. Weekly pay ranges from $1,719 to $1,812, with no guaranteed hours. The assignment is in a hospital setting, on a floor that is primarily surgical with some medical overlap to meet patient needs. The unit features 35 private rooms, two nurses stations, and a shift supervisor with patient care tech support per shift. The schedule generally includes every other weekend, with the manager open to holiday discussions as needed. Key Highlights - Weekly pay: $1,719–$1,812 per week - Assignment duration: 13 weeks - Shift: Nights - Start date: 08/10/2026 - Work setting: Hospital Med Surg, primarily surgical with some medical overlap - No guaranteed hours; weekend coverage generally every other weekend; holiday requests may be discussed Responsibilities - Provide direct nursing care to Med Surg patients, primarily in a surgical cohort with some medical overlap - Monitor patient status, perform assessments, administer medications as ordered, and document changes - Collaborate with a shift supervisor and patient care techs to coordinate care and manage bed availability - Maintain patient safety, infection control, and accurate charting using the unit’s processes - Support effective handoffs during shift changes and communicate with the broader care team - Educate patients and families as appropriate and respond promptly to changes in condition Requirements - Ability to work nights on a hospital Med Surg/surgical unit with a 1:5–6 nurse-to-patient ratio - Willingness to participate in a 13-week travel assignment starting 08/10/2026 - Experience on a Med Surg floor with surgical patients and medical overlap is preferred - Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with the shift supervisor and patient care techs - Comfortable with the unit environment, documentation, and standard hospital procedures - Adaptability to beds-driven patient loads and dynamic unit needs Benefits and Support - Dedicated recruitment and travel support throughout the assignment - Assignment-specific onboarding and credentialing assistance as available - 24/7 support for questions or needs during the assignment - Potential extension opportunities based on performance and facility needs Find more opportunities If you’d like to explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply PAY DISCLAIMER: Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. 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