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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Springfield, IL for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Springfield, Illinois. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Springfield area. We also have 3 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse job(s) you won’t find anywhere else. 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 Springfield’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 Springfield and surrounding areas earned about $2,278 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $2,031 to $2,760 per week. The Springfield MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Springfield proper like St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St. with more facilities in nearby areas like Virden, Taylorville and Lincoln to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Springfield. The earliest start date in Springfield is Jul 21, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,384 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Springfield is Aug 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,170 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 Springfield including 13 weeks.

Springfield 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 Springfield

We have 3 Medical Surgical jobs in Springfield, IL and 20 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Illinois, and 436 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
  • Springfield, Illinois – 62769
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,031 to $2,760
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
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,031 to $2,760
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
  • 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
  • Shelbyville, Illinois – 62565
    Distance from Springfield: 53 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
  • Rushville, Illinois – 62681
    Distance from Springfield: 53 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,969 to $2,170
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Springfield: 62 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
  • Mattoon, Illinois – 61938
    Distance from Springfield: 71 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 8, 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
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Springfield: 79 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 Springfield: 79 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 Springfield: 79 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 Springfield: 79 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 8, 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
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63141
    Distance from Springfield: 86 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,723 to $2,341
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
    Distance from Springfield: 94 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,229
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
    Distance from Springfield: 94 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,881 to $2,073
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
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Springfield: 128 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 14
$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
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Springfield: 128 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 Springfield: 128 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 Springfield: 128 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
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Springfield: 128 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,811 to $1,995
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
  • Lafayette, Indiana – 47905
    Distance from Springfield: 152 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,672 to $1,843
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lafayette, Indiana – 47905
    Distance from Springfield: 152 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
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Springfield: 155 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,994 to $2,197
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
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Springfield: 155 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 9
$1,941 to $2,139
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
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Springfield: 155 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,941 to $2,139
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 Springfield, Illinois

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are currently 3 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Springfield. 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 Springfield and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Springfield can make an average of $2,348 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Springfield can make an average of $2,526 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St. in Springfield
  • HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Fka Shelby Memorial Hospital in Shelbyville (53 miles from Springfield)
  • Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria (61.7 miles from Springfield)
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon (71.1 miles from Springfield)

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

A Medical Surgical nurse in Springfield can make an average of $2,468 per week.

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

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

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Springfield

In Springfield, facilities like St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St., all offer MS departments.

Other popular cities near Springfield’s MS job opportunities are Virden (21.8 miles), Taylorville (25.5 miles) and Lincoln (28.1 miles). These are near to zip codes: 62565 (53 miles), 61614 (61.7 miles) and 61938 (71.1 miles).

Springfield Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Springfield. 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 Springfield.

St Marys Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, OR, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Telemetry RN
Address
1800 E. LAKE SHORE DR.
Decatur, IL 62521
Nearby Neighborhoods
Longview Place (62526)
St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St.
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 15 wks, and 107 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Telemetry RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
800 East Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL 62769
* 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.