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Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Galesburg, IL
Are there other Med Surg travel nursing jobs near Galesburg, 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.
Explore Galesburg, IL
A western Illinois railroad town and the birthplace of Carl Sandburg, Galesburg, IL affords travel nurses a history-rich base in Knox County. The local hospital covers emergency and inpatient work for the surrounding farm country. Monmouth is twenty-five minutes west on US-34. Peoria lies east toward the bigger market, with Burlington southwest across the Iowa line. Peoria anchors the nearest larger medical market, about fifty minutes east. Area rentals are affordable and the pace easy, a fit for a quieter Midwest contract. Amtrak still runs through town, and the Sandburg historic site and Lake Storey Park round out the hours off.
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