Med/Surg | RN

Med/Surg RN - Urology/Nephrology (Travel Nurse) - Springfield, IL

Travel Med/Surg RN – Urology/Nephrology in Springfield, IL | 13-week travel nurse opportunity at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center. Build your urology and nephrology nursing skills in a busy acute care setting in central Illinois.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Shift: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Urology/Nephrology (MMC6120-5B) – 25-bed unit; avg census 23
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 36 hours may be called off per 13-week contract
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit
• Location: Springfield, Illinois 62781 — ideal for nurses searching Illinois travel nursing jobs and Springfield healthcare opportunities

Required Qualifications (Med/Surg RN / Travel RN)

• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience (including MS/Tele)
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Active Illinois RN license (in-hand or in application)
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring experience; participation in rapid response/code teams
• Genitourinary/renal clinical skills: pre/post hemodialysis care, renal failure management, kidney transplant care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills: blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC/central line care, IV starts
• Medication competency including Heparin administration
• Respiratory care skills: chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, portable oxygen
• Wound care expertise including wound vac management and isolation precautions
• Ability to float to other Med/Surg units as needed
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with urology and nephrology diagnoses (renal failure, kidney transplant, complex bladder surgeries)
• Manage pre- and post-operative care for kidney transplant and urologic surgical patients
• Administer IV therapies, blood products, and medications per policy (including Heparin)
• Monitor telemetry and cardiac status remotely; respond on rapid response/code teams as needed
• Perform wound care, manage wound vacs, and implement isolation precautions
• Operate and manage respiratory devices and interventions (chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, oxygen delivery)
• Float to other Med/Surg units and assume charge nurse responsibilities when required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner EMR

Why Join Our Team (Springfield, IL Travel Nursing)

• Work at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center with strong clinical resources
• Gain specialized urology and nephrology experience including transplant and dialysis care
• Competitive weekly pay for travel RN roles and free on-site parking
• Supportive interdisciplinary teams and opportunities to extend or pick up additional shifts

Ready to take the next step in your travel nurse career? Apply now for this Med/Surg RN - Urology/Nephrology travel assignment in Springfield, IL. Join our healthcare team today and advance your clinical expertise in Illinois nursing jobs.

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.