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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg-Neuro RN with an active IL license and at least 2 years of experience, including telemetry and neurological case management skills, for a Level II Trauma acute care hospital.
Details
- Medical Surgical - Neuro unit in an acute care hospital
- Average daily census of 32 patients with a 1:6-7 patient ratio
- 3x12 hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Works every other weekend
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
- Uses Cerner charting system
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required and in hand
- Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required (OCN preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Prior travel experience required
- Cerner charting experience required
- Experience in Med/Surg and MS/Tele settings required
- Telemetry remote monitoring and rapid response team experience required
- Skilled in IV therapy including port access, central line blood draws, PICC line management, and starting IVs
- Experience with blood product administration required
- Gastrointestinal care skills required, including colostomy and feeding tube management
- Neurological/psychiatric case experience required, including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
- Experience with surgical drains required
- Respiratory care skills required, including chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway management
- Medication administration experience required for heparin, insulin, and PCA
- Isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac experience required
- Continuous bladder irrigation experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred
Additional Information
- Care for neurological and medical-surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring, respiratory support, and specialized wound care
- Royal blue scrubs required
- Level II Trauma Center with 372 staffed beds
- Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
- RTO ideally limited to 5 or fewer days per assignment
- Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
- Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- Travel pairs are not accepted
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-760138. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Neuro
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.