Job Description
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 / 12 / 2026
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med / Surg Neuro unit in Illinois with an active IL license, BLS, and NIHSS certification required.
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Work in the Med / Surg Neuro unit of an acute care hospitalNight shifts available as 4x12 or 3x12-hour shifts (18 : 00-06 : 30)Patient census averages 32 per day with a neurological and medical-surgical focusPatient populations include CVA, pre / post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injury casesRequired to work every other weekendNo on-call duties requiredFloating within scope to other units as neededRoyal blue scrubs requiredUses Cerner EMR system; Cerner experience requiredLevel II Trauma CenterProvide comprehensive care for neurological and medical-surgical patientsRole includes managing complex cases involving neuro, cardiac, GI, respiratory, wound, and medication therapiesWork in a teaching and Level II trauma hospital environmentCollaborate with Rapid Response Teams for emergency interventionsRoyal blue scrubs required for all shiftsParking permit provided at no cost; process completed during orientationIdeally, no more than 5 days of requested time off will be accommodatedLocal candidates accepted; no radius restrictions\n \n Requirements\n
Active IL RN license required at time of applicationMinimum 2 years of Med / Surg experience requiredCurrent BLS and NIHSS certifications requiredTelemetry and remote cardiac monitoring experience requiredSkills in rapid response, colostomy and feeding tube care, IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC management, blood product administration, and surgical drain management requiredMedication administration experience required for heparin, insulin, and PCAExperience with respiratory interventions including chest tubes, tracheostomy care, CPAP / BiPAP, and noninvasive airway management requiredContinuous bladder irrigation experience requiredWound care and wound vac skills requiredCerner charting experience requiredTeaching hospital and Level II trauma experience preferredFirst-time travelers not accepted\n Benefits\n
High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options401(k) PlanWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUsGenerous Housing AllowanceTravel and Licensure ReimbursementsNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyTraveler Rewards and Discounts\n
American Traveler Job ID #P-648072. 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 - 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.