Posted 10/02/2026 · Job #525650
Med/Surg | RN | 13–Week Travel – Murphysboro, Illinois
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Murphysboro, Illinois
Join a collaborative healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Murphysboro, Illinois. This 13-week medical-surgical nursing contract offers night-shift nurses the opportunity to care for diverse adult patients in a blended Med/Surg, Swing Bed, and occasional PCU-level setting. Nurses are supported by engaged leadership and a team committed to patient safety, quality care, and shared decision-making.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
- Location: Murphysboro, Illinois, a welcoming Southern Illinois community known for its historic character, outdoor recreation, proximity to the Shawnee National Forest, and nearby cultural amenities
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 18, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Call: No on-call requirement
Travel RN Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience, preferably in an adult medical-surgical setting
- Current, unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Ability to provide safe, adaptable nursing care across Med/Surg, Swing Bed, and occasional PCU-level patient assignments
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to collaborative patient care
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients during overnight shifts
- Care for Swing Bed patients and support patients with progressive or PCU-level needs based on clinical acuity
- Manage patient assignments based on acuity and nursing workload, with typical ratios of 1:5 for Med/Surg, 1:5-6 for Swing Bed, and 1:3-4 for PCU-level patients when clinically indicated
- Perform nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient response, and recognize changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established standards for patient safety and quality care
- Participate in a positive team environment and contribute to unit-based quality and shared-governance initiatives
Apply now for this Travel RN opportunity and bring your medical-surgical nursing expertise to a supportive healthcare team in Southern Illinois.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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