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Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

HealthForce Healthcare · Carbondale, IL · 3 days ago
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Overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to Med Surg patients, primarily in a surgical cohort with some medical overlap
  • Maintain 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
  • 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

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.

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