Travel Float Pool RN - $2,050 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois. We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Kankakee, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment of patient.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures.
• Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician.
• Perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Document patient findings and provide education and support to patients' families.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds easily; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times.
• Work in a fast-paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Requirements

• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIH certification
• Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience (1‑2 years preferred)
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Start date: October 19, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, nights