Travel Med Surg RN - $2,257 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical – Murphysboro, IL 62966

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Southern Illinois

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Every other weekend and every other holiday required. No on-call responsibilities. Assignment duration is 91 days (approximately 13 weeks).

Highlights:

• Work in a Pathways to Excellence designated facility recognized by the ANCC for safety, quality care, positive work environment, and shared decision making
• Blended medical-surgical unit with a thriving Swing Bed Program and occasional progressive care level patients
• Balanced patient assignments based on nursing workload and acuity levels: 1:5 for Med-Surg, 1:5-6 for Swing Bed, 1:3-4 for PCU patients
• Engaged team environment with opportunities to participate in unit committees
• Supportive supervisors who excel at making appropriate patient assignments based on nurse experience and skill level
• Overtime and holiday pay available at enhanced rates

Requirements:

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• ACLS certification required
• Medical-surgical nursing experience required; progressive care or ICU experience preferred but not mandatory

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized healthcare team in a supportive environment that values nurse engagement and professional development. Enjoy competitive compensation with premium rates for overtime and holidays, predictable scheduling with every other weekend off, and the satisfaction of working in a facility committed to nursing excellence and shared governance.

American Consultants Job ID #19274829. 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: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus