Travel Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - $2,524 per week

American Traveler; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Substantial housing stipends

24/7 support and in-house clinician access

Job summary

A travel nursing agency is seeking an experienced Travel RN for a Med Surg position in Urbana, Illinois. This role requires working 12-hour night shifts and entails responsibilities such as patient admissions, assessments, care plan development, and medication administration. Candidates must have an active Illinois RN license, BLS certification, and Epic EMR experience. Exceptional benefits and housing stipends are offered from day one.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience.
• Associate's degree (ASN) required; BSN preferred.
• Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• Epic EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient admissions and assessments.
• Develop and modify care plans.
• Administer medications per the 5 Rights.
• Maintain documentation, care plans, and patient education.
• Ensure timely admission/discharge processes for Observation status patients.
• Uphold patient safety protocols including fall prevention and isolation precautions.

Skills

Epic EMR experience

Level 1 Trauma experience

English proficiency

Relevant nursing experience

Education

Associate's degree (ASN)

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Observation Unit position requiring Epic EMR experience and Level 1 Trauma background, working nights in an Illinois hospital setting.

Details

• Work in a hospital Observation Unit (Med/Surg)
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts
• Epic EMR used; experience required

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing required (temp license accepted)
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Associate's degree (ASN) required; BSN preferred
• English proficiency (speak, read, and write) required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include completing patient admissions and assessments, developing and modifying care plans, administering medications per the 5 Rights, and performing hourly rounding
• Delegates and validates patient care tasks assigned to Health Care Technicians (HCTs)
• Maintains documentation standards including care plan updates, patient education, and communication board upkeep
• Focuses on timely admission and discharge processes for Observation status patients to facilitate efficient patient flow
• Upholds patient safety protocols including fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and safe ambulation
• RTO is not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
• Candidates who have been on continuous assignment with this health system for 1 year must take a 6-month break before returning to any location within the system

American Traveler Job ID #P-691072. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.