Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse- $2290 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 12 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience with 12 months within the last 36 months (3 years).

• Travel experience is preferred.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

• Trauma Level 1 experience is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Illinois license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.

• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes is required.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Candidates with EPIC experience and travel experience on a Med-Surg floor are preferred; candidates with Level I trauma center experience may be considered without travel experience if they have EPIC experience.

Unit Details:

• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 from 07-2300 and 1:5-6 from 23-0730.
• Common diagnoses include cellulitis, sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, and behavioral health and addictions.
• Common titratable or set-rate drips include heparin and Lasix.
• Respiratory support includes BiPAP/CPAP for sleep apnea, inhalers, and suctioning.
• House-wide telemetry is monitored remotely; RNs can view strips on a pack or computer. Philips monitors are used.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Every other weekend; day shifts cover Sat/Sun.
• Holiday requirements vary.
• No call.

Floating Requirements:

• Floats on a rotation to any other acute-care general medical area, including nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 12 months

Driver's license required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: IL
• Certifications: Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/4-6
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: 2026-11-30
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3