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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN with current IL licensure for a night shift position requiring cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of an acute care hospital
• Level II Trauma center with approximately 35 patients per day
• Night shifts available as 4x12 or 3x12 schedules (18:00–06:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Float to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed
• Utilizes Cerner charting system; Cerner experience required
• Patient population includes cardiac, GI, renal, and respiratory cases
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring, interventions, and emergency response within the Med/Surg unit
• Required to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment overlaps holiday periods
• Scrub colors are blue, black, or gray
• Must be able to complete all compliance tasks and secure housing before start date
• No radius restriction for local candidates
• Must have been separated from previous permanent or PRN employment with Memorial for at least 12 months to be eligible
• Must float according to hospital needs, including to affiliate hospitals
• RTO of up to 5 days is generally approved; more requires facility approval
• Parking permit required; provided at no cost

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required or proof of active application in process
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg clinical experience
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross only; RQI cards not accepted)
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response
• Experience with colostomy and feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis, and renal failure
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and managing central/PICC/peripheral lines
• Proficient with Heparin, Insulin, and PCA medication administration
• Experienced in non-invasive airway and respiratory management, including CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, and tracheostomy care
• Competent in wound care including wound vac use and isolation precautions
• Cerner EMR experience required
• First-time travelers not accepted for this assignment

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652095. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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