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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Kankakee, IL for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Kankakee, Illinois

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Kankakee, Illinois. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Kankakee’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Kankakee

We have 22 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Illinois, and 444 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Kankakee: 48 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,562 to $1,721
Weekly Pay*
Scope of Role: General Telemetry Nursing Number of Beds in Unit: 16 Patient Ratio: 1:4/5 Scrub Color: navy blue
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lafayette, Indiana – 47905
    Distance from Kankakee: 71 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,672 to $1,843
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lafayette, Indiana – 47905
    Distance from Kankakee: 71 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,672 to $1,843
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Kankakee: 72 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Kankakee: 72 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
50-mile radius rule, no local CLNs EPIC experience is required NO block scheduling allowed RTO Restrictions: not to exceed 3 consecutive days and 7 total day per 13-week contract IL license in hand (not a compact state).
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Kankakee: 72 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,987 to $2,190
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
    Distance from Kankakee: 72 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,969 to $2,170
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
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Kankakee: 72 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 12
$1,969 to $2,170
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
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Kankakee: 95 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,093 to $2,306
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
    Distance from Kankakee: 95 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,058 to $2,268
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
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Kankakee: 95 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
    Distance from Kankakee: 102 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
Weekly Pay*
Mid to large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
    Distance from Kankakee: 102 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
Weekly Pay*
Mid to large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
    Distance from Kankakee: 102 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
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
  • Mattoon, Illinois – 61938
    Distance from Kankakee: 116 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,493 to $1,645
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
  • Janesville, Wisconsin – 53548
    Distance from Kankakee: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,932 to $2,129
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
  • Janesville, Wisconsin – 53548
    Distance from Kankakee: 123 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 18, 2025
  • 13
$1,826 to $2,013
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
  • Shelbyville, Illinois – 62565
    Distance from Kankakee: 128 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,163 to $2,384
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Illinois – 62769
    Distance from Kankakee: 131 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,031 to $2,656
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Illinois – 62769
    Distance from Kankakee: 131 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,163 to $2,384
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Kankakee: 142 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 16
$2,305 to $2,540
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
    Distance from Kankakee: 142 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,305 to $2,540
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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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Kankakee: 142 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,305 to $2,540
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
  • Fort Wayne, Indiana – 46825
    Distance from Kankakee: 142 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,551 to $1,709
Weekly Pay*
– 130 bed community hospital designed from the ground up by physicians. Every detail was carefully thought out to provide better patient care and comfort. We’re also Fort Wayne’s first all-digital hospital. From high-speed digital X-rays to high-tech information systems, Dupont Hospital is leading the way in providing fast, efficient service. – Our hospital has a 5-Star Service philosophy. At Dupont, we offer patients 24-hour room service, a movie channel, 24-hour CARE Line, even all-private rooms with personal climate controls.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Kankakee, Illinois

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Kankakee. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Kankakee and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Kankakee and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Kankakee, IL

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Kankakee and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Kankakee and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Kankakee can make an average of $1,834 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Kankakee and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Kankakee can make an average of $1,875 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Kankakee?

  • Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee
  • Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox (27.6 miles from Kankakee)
  • Fransiscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer in Dyer (31.3 miles from Kankakee)
  • Fransiscan Healthcare-Munster in Munster (35.6 miles from Kankakee)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Kankakee?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Kankakee is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Kankakee

In Kankakee, facilities like Riverside Healthcare, all offer MS departments.

Other popular cities near Kankakee’s MS job opportunities are Bradley (1.5 miles), Bourbonnais (2.7 miles) and Beecher (19.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 60451 (27.6 miles), 46311 (31.3 miles) and 46321 (35.6 miles).

Kankakee Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Kankakee. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Kankakee.

Riverside Healthcare
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 6 wks, 8 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, and 16 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Skilled LPN/LVN, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
350 N Wall St
Kankakee, IL 60901
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.