Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $2,236 per week in Springfield, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 30, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Orthopedic Location: Springfield, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,236 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/20/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Ortho RN in Springfield, Illinois, 62781! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Orthopedics Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required. License: Must have active IL license to apply. Certifications: BLS required. ACLS preferred. Must-Have: Telemetry experience preferred. Required IV therapy and phlebotomy skills/experience including PICC line management and starting IVs. Cerner experience preferred. Previous travel experience is preferred. Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in orthopedics. The shift involves night hours, specifically 18:45 to 07:15. The unit consists of 38 beds. The nurse will work every other weekend. Clinicians will float to other medical-surgical departments as needed. Candidates should ideally have no more than 5 days of restricted time off. The client may call off up to 36 hours per thirteen-week assignment without compensating for canceled hours. If candidates are placed on-call instead of being called off, that will count as a canceled shift. The patient population includes adults and geriatrics requiring orthopedic elective surgeries such as total joint replacements for hips, knees, shoulders, and spine. Additionally, trauma patients requiring orthopedic surgical interventions and those with osteomyelitis or infections involving skin and bone needing long-term IV antibiotics will be managed. Special procedures may include traction, bedside debridement, and complex dressing changes. Special equipment utilized includes slings, walkers, canes, traction, casts, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps, syringe pumps, hospital beds, PAS boot machines, vital sign monitors, and vein finders. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29593752EXPTEMP

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