Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg - $48-52 per hour

talent4health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,208 - 100,737; Full time

Job summary

talent4health is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg for a position in Chicago, Illinois. The role demands at least 2 years of acute care Med/Surg experience, alongside an active Illinois RN License. Responsibilities include delivering patient care, administering treatments, and documenting progress. Compensation includes a travel pay package of $2,214/week gross and guarantees 36 hours per week. Required qualifications include BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, and Cerner charting experience. COVID and flu vaccinations are mandated.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Med/Surg experience required.
• Active Illinois RN License required at submission.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a Med/Surg unit.
• Administer medications and monitor patient recovery.
• Document patient progress and update care plans.

Skills

Acute care Med/Surg experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Cerner charting experience

Education

Active Illinois RN License

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg for a local contract nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Facility: John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Location: 1969 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Position: RN – Med/Surg
Start Date: 05/26/2026
Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights – 3x12s (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hrs/week

Compensation

• Travel Pay Package: $2,214/week gross
• Taxable: $576
• Non-Taxable: $1,638
• Local Pay: $51/hr ($1,838/week)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Med/Surg experience
• Active Illinois RN License required at submission
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Cerner charting experience required
• COVID Vaccine required (No exemptions accepted)
• Flu Vaccine required (Medical/Religious exemptions only)