Connected Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Fairfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med Surg Registered Nurse (Temp-to-Hire)

Fairfield, IL | Critical Access Hospital | 3x12s | 13-Week Contract with Permanent Transition
Up to $2,260/week depending on experience

Connected Health Care, a leading recruitment and staffing firm, is partnering with a top Critical Access Hospital in Fairfield, IL to identify a dedicated Med Surg Registered Nurse for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an RN who thrives in a tight-knit rural hospital setting and wants a clear pathway to becoming a permanent member of a supportive clinical team.

Position Overview

This Med Surg RN will provide high-quality patient care across a broad range of adult and geriatric medical needs. You’ll join a collaborative team that values strong assessment skills, adaptability, and confident clinical judgment. This is a night shift role (3x12s) with 36 hours scheduled weekly.

Contract length: 13 weeks
Pathway: Temp-to-hire (contract-to-perm)
Compensation: Up to $2,260/week based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care within the Med Surg unit
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and monitor clinical changes
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold facility safety standards
• Support a rural hospital environment where teamwork is essential

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Illinois or Compact)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience preferred
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently on nights
• Comfort working in a Critical Access Hospital setting

Why This Opportunity?

• Clear path to permanent hire after contract
• Stable night shift schedule (3x12s)
• Competitive weekly compensation up to $2,000
• Close-knit, supportive clinical environment
• Work in a rural hospital that values cross-training and career growth

About Fairfield, Illinois

Fairfield is a welcoming Southern Illinois community where life hums at a comfortable, steady pace. You’ll find wide-open skies, friendly neighbors, and a cost of living that leaves plenty of breathing room.

Local highlights:
• Outdoor escapes like Sam Dale Lake, a favorite for fishing, hiking, and weekend picnics
• Charming small-town shops, locally loved cafés, and seasonal festivals
• Easy weekend trips to Evansville, Mt. Vernon, or Shawnee National Forest
• Peaceful, safe community perfect for nurses seeking balance and stability

The area offers a blend of calm countryside living and convenient access to bigger-city amenities — an ideal match for RNs who want room to grow while making a real impact in rural healthcare.

If you’re ready for a meaningful role with long-term potential, we’d love to connect.
Apply today through Connected Health Care!

Connected Healthcare Job ID #165185. 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: Real Job - Med/Surg Registered Nurse

About Connected Health CareBenefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Company provided housing options
• Cancelation protection
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement