Med/Surg | RN

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Orthopedics | Travel Contract | Springfield, IL

Med/Surg RN – Night Shift (Orthopedics) | 13-week travel nursing assignment in Springfield, IL. Illinois RN license and recent Med/Surg experience required.

Join a dynamic team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Orthopedics at a leading acute care hospital in Springfield, Illinois (zip 62781). This Level I trauma center and Magnet facility offers a collaborative acute care environment with advanced technology and a supportive staff. Springfield is known for its vibrant community, rich history, and welcoming atmosphere—making it a great location for travel nursing and short-term assignments.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1930 - $2030 per week
• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Springfield healthcare jobs, Illinois nursing jobs)
• Unit: 4E Orthopedics (38-bed unit)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (travel contract / travel nurse)
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts (18:45 – 06:45)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (travel nurse opportunity)
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience (orthopedic nursing experience preferred)
• Active Illinois RN license required at time of application (Illinois nursing license)
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross only)
• ACLS certification preferred
• Telemetry experience preferred (telemetry monitoring skills)
• PICC line management and IV therapy/phlebotomy skills required
• Cerner charting / Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to float to other Med/Surg departments as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric orthopedic patients, including post-op care for total joint replacements, spine surgeries, trauma interventions, osteomyelitis, and infection management
• Provide orthopedic-specific interventions: traction, bedside debridement, complex dressing changes, and wound care
• Manage and monitor IVs, PICC lines, and administer long-term IV antibiotics (IV therapy, infusion pump use)
• Use orthopedic and mobility equipment such as slings, walkers, canes, traction devices, casts, and PAS boot machines
• Operate and monitor devices including IV pumps, tube feeding pumps, syringe pumps, and vital sign monitors
• Chart patient care and progress using Cerner EMR (accurate clinical documentation)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—surgeons, physical therapy, case management—to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other Med/Surg units as needed to meet facility and patient care needs
• Maintain compliance with all hospital policies, infection control standards, and safety protocols

Apply now for this night shift Med/Surg RN travel nursing job in Springfield, IL. Join our healthcare team today and advance your orthopedic nursing career with a supportive, Magnet-designated acute care hospital.

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.