Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Carbondale, IL | Nights (5x8)

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Carbondale, IL
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Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Carbondale, IL
Weekly Pay
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$2,240
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
5×8 hrs
Start Date
08/31
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Med Surg travel nurse job in Carbondale, Illinois, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. This role pays $2,240 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

As the Med Surg registered nurse on this assignment, you'll prioritize care across a varied medical-surgical caseload, administer ordered medications and treatments, educate patients and families, and manage admissions, discharges, and safe care transitions.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Med Surg travel nurse job in Carbondale, IL, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
  • Location: Carbondale, IL 62901
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (5x8)

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
  • Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
  • Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
  • Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team

Travel Med Surg Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Carbondale, IL

Are there other Med Surg travel nursing jobs near Carbondale, Illinois?

Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Med Surg travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.

If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.

What are the certification requirements for this Med Surg travel nurse job?
All Med Surg travel nurse jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS). Many facilities will also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Does my Med Surg background meet the experience requirements for this job?
Travel Med Surg jobs typically require at least 2 years of recent experience caring for multiple patients with varied medical conditions and care needs. Facilities may also look for experience with post-operative care, patient education, discharge planning, or telemetry, depending on the unit. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Is an Illinois license needed for this travel assignment?
Yes—unless you already hold an active Illinois RN license. Illinois is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so multistate authority issued elsewhere doesn’t apply. Apply for licensure by endorsement through IDFPR; eligible applicants can request a temporary endorsement permit to begin working while the permanent application is pending. Our Illinois Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in Illinois

Single-state license required. Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you'll need a state-specific license. Our licensing team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Illinois Licensing Center →

Explore Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University gives Carbondale, IL its college-town pulse, and the hospital here works inside the region's compact medical cluster alongside Marion, Murphysboro, and Herrin. Travel RNs base in any of the four and cover contracts across the group; demand leans toward emergency and critical care assignments. The African American Museum of Southern Illinois preserves regional history downtown. Giant City State Park rises ten minutes south with sandstone bluffs and trails, the gateway to the Shawnee National Forest's surprising canyon country. Housing tracks the student calendar, loosening each May, and costs little year-round. Wineries dot the hills south of town, and the strip's restaurants keep evenings easy and inexpensive through every season of the year.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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