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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Rockford, IL for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Rockford, Illinois. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Rockford area. 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 Rockford’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of May 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Rockford and surrounding areas earned about $1,912 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,846 to $2,034 per week.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Rockford. The earliest start date in Rockford is Jul 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,034 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Rockford is Jul 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,034 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Rockford including 12 weeks.

Rockford is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Rockford

We have 3 Medical Surgical jobs in Rockford, IL and 21 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Illinois, and 439 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
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 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
  • 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
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 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
  • Janesville, Wisconsin – 53548
    Distance from Rockford: 29 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 Rockford: 29 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
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from Rockford: 58 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from Rockford: 58 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Dubuque, Iowa – 52001
    Distance from Rockford: 82 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 5, 2025
  • 5
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
This is a charge position on Inpatient Rehabilitation. Currently staffing to 5 of 10 beds. Ratio is 1:5. Second team member scheduled with charge is a LPN or PCT
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Dubuque, Iowa – 52001
    Distance from Rockford: 82 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
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
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Rockford: 91 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
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Rockford: 91 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 Rockford: 91 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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Rockford: 112 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 Rockford: 112 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
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Rockford: 112 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
  • Mauston, Wisconsin – 53948
    Distance from Rockford: 117 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Valparaiso, Indiana – 46383
    Distance from Rockford: 118 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
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Rockford: 132 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Rockford: 132 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Rockford: 132 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Rockford: 156 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 Rockford: 156 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 Rockford: 156 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 Rockford: 156 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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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Rockford, Illinois

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Rockford. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Rockford 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 Rockford and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Rockford?

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

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

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Rockford?

There are currently 3 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Rockford. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Rockford can make an average of $1,825 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Rockford can make an average of $1,911 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Van Matre Encomass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockford
  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Rockford
  • Mercy Hospital Janesville in Janesville (28.7 miles from Rockford)
  • Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center in Lake Geneva (40.3 miles from Rockford)
  • Meriter Hospital in Madison (57.6 miles from Rockford)

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

A Medical Surgical nurse in Rockford can make an average of $1,830 per week.

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

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

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Rockford

In Rockford, facilities like Van Matre Encomass Health Rehabilitation Hospital and Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Pine Manor (zip code 61109), Normandy Heights (zip code 61109) and Lindberg Park (zip code 61109) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Rockford’s MS job opportunities are Machesney Park (6 miles), Rockton (12.6 miles) and Byron (12.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 53548 (28.7 miles), 53147 (40.3 miles) and 53715 (57.6 miles).

Rockford Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Rockford. 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 Rockford.

FHN Memorial Hospital
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Telemetry RN
Address
1045 W. STEPHENSON ST.
Freeport, IL 61032
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
10 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
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)
Van Matre Encomass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Address
950 South Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61108
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pine Manor (61109), Normandy Heights (61109), Lindberg Park (61109), Victory Homes (61109), Green View Heights (61109)
* 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.