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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs Illinois for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Illinois. We currently offer 47 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 8 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. Illinois MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Springfield, Rock Island and Urbana. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Illinois MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in Illinois as of Sep 1, 2024 was $2,039 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in Illinois with a salary range between $1,583 to $2,541 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in Illinois currently is Urbana with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $2,250 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Illinois to find MS travel nursing work in. Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, Blessing Hospital in Quincy, St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St. in Springfield, Herrin Hospital in Herrin and Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Illinois. The earliest start date in Illinois is Nov 4, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,250 per week. The latest start date for an job in Illinois is Dec 2, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,425 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Illinois including 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

Illinois is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Illinois with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 47 travel Medical Surgical positions available in the state of Illinois. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Peoria, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 18 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Peoria.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
  • 12 D,
  • November 18, 2024
  • 12
$1,971 to $2,172
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
  • 12 N,
  • November 14, 2024
  • 12
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
  • 12 N,
  • November 14, 2024
  • 12
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Highest Paying Jobs in Urbana, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 10 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Urbana.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
  • 12 N,
  • November 4, 2024
  • 12
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Essential Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Department Specific Job Functions: -Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. -Collaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and family. -Implement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects. -Prepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labs. -Discharge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospital. -Document all care using EMR. -Ensure team huddles are occurring. -Evaluation of patients. -Delegate with appropriate follow- up. -Answer call lights. -Ensure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of care. -Conflict management. -Professional communication with all team members.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
  • 12 D,
  • November 25, 2024
  • 13
$1,971 to $2,172
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Essential Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Department Specific Job Functions: -Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. -Collaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and family. -Implement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects. -Prepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labs. -Discharge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospital. -Document all care using EMR. -Ensure team huddles are occurring. -Evaluation of patients. -Delegate with appropriate follow- up. -Answer call lights. -Ensure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of care. -Conflict management. -Professional communication with all team members.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
  • 12 D,
  • November 14, 2024
  • 13
$1,971 to $2,172
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Essential Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Department Specific Job Functions: -Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. -Collaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and family. -Implement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects. -Prepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labs. -Discharge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospital. -Document all care using EMR. -Ensure team huddles are occurring. -Evaluation of patients. -Delegate with appropriate follow- up. -Answer call lights. -Ensure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of care. -Conflict management. -Professional communication with all team members.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Rock Island, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 5 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Rock Island.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
  • 12 D,
  • December 2, 2024
  • 13
$2,200 to $2,425
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
  • 12 D,
  • December 2, 2024
  • 13
$2,200 to $2,425
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
  • 12 N,
  • November 14, 2024
  • 13
$2,200 to $2,425
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Quincy, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 4 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Quincy.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
  • 12 N,
  • October 31, 2024
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
  • 12 N,
  • October 31, 2024
  • 13
$1,988 to $2,191
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
  • 12 N,
  • October 31, 2024
  • 13
$1,988 to $2,191
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Rockford, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Rockford.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 12 D,
  • November 11, 2024
  • 12
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
Mid-large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 12 D,
  • November 18, 2024
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
Mid-large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • October 31, 2024
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
Mid to large hospital experience
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Statistics on MS Jobs in Illinois

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in Illinois. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of Illinois. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Illinois for travel nursing jobs.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in Illinois

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

An MS nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,105 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,116 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,094 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in Illinois?

There are currently 47 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Illinois. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in Illinois?

  • Crusader Community Health in Rockford
  • IDHS – Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee
  • Hershey Plaza Dental Center in Bloomington
  • Signify – Illinois in Chicago
  • Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in Illinois?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Illinois cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in Illinois?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in Illinois is 13.

Healthcare Facilities in Illinois that offer Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Illinois area that have historically offered jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Trinity Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room House Supervisor Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
2701 17th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St.
Shifts
8 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 13, and 107
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Telemetry Telemetry
Address
800 East Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL 62769
Riverside Healthcare
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 16, 13, 4, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Skilled Nursing Telemetry
Address
350 N Wall St
Kankakee, IL 60901
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room First Assist Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit
Address
405 W Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62901
Genesis Medical Center – Silvis Fka Genesis Medical Center – Illini Campus
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 4
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Telemetry
Address
801 ILLINI DR.
Silvis, IL 61282
Herrin Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
201 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
St. James Hospitals and Health Centers
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, and 10
Departments
Case Manager Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Telemetry
Address
20201 South Crawford Avenue
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 10
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
8201 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
Nearby Neighborhoods
Colonial Gardens (61103), Normandy Heights (61109), Victory Homes (61109), Pine Manor (61109), Harrison Avenue Gardens (61104)
Blessing Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Address
1005 Broadway St
Quincy, IL 62301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Woodlawn Court (62301), Northridge (62306), Grandview Acres (62301), Northbrook (62301), South Park Terrace (62301)
Silver Cross Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cath Lab Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
1900 SILVER CROSS BLVD.
New Lenox, IL 60451

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