Posted 09/30/2026 · Job #524401
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Dixon, Illinois
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Assignment in Dixon, Illinois
Join an Illinois travel nursing assignment as a Medical-Surgical RN in Dixon, IL. Bring your clinical expertise to an acute-care Med/Surg unit and provide compassionate care to a diverse adult patient population alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team. Dixon is a welcoming Rock River community known for its historic character, scenic outdoor spaces, and convenient access to the greater northern Illinois region.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Med-Surg RN
- Location: Dixon, Illinois 61021
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 25, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, typically 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
- Weekend and Holiday Requirement: Typically every other weekend and every other holiday
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5, with ratios up to 1:7 as needed
- Documentation: EPIC
- Orientation: One department-specific orientation shift
Travel Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois licensure application has been initiated
- At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience in an acute-care setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult patients
- Preferred experience caring for patients with NSTEMI, COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, and acute kidney injury
- Comfort with telemetry monitoring and signing off on rhythm strips throughout the shift
- Willingness to complete required screening and facility compliance requirements
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical patients throughout the night shift
- Assess patients, develop and update individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment outcomes
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for changes in patient condition
- Recognize and respond to signs of clinical deterioration, including respiratory, cardiac, infectious, and renal concerns
- Monitor telemetry and document required rhythm-strip reviews
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, patient care technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Provide patient and family education, discharge preparation, and supportive communication
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and follow unit policies, quality standards, and patient safety practices
- Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled
Apply now for this Travel Medical-Surgical RN opportunity in Dixon, Illinois, and bring your nursing expertise to a supportive acute-care team.
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.
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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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