Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/16/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs – Night Shift – Chicago, IL
Advance your nursing career as a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel contract in Chicago, IL (60612). Join a leading Level 1 Trauma Center's General Medicine/Telemetry Unit 7E and be part of a top-tier healthcare team. This Chicago nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant city known for its culture, dining, and scenic lakefront.
Job Details – Chicago Nursing Contract
- Location: Chicago, IL 60612 (Illinois healthcare jobs)
- Facility: Level 1 Trauma Center – General Medicine/Telemetry Unit (Med/Surg)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/09/2025 – End: 03/10/2026)
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts/week (19:00 – 07:30)
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1800–$1840
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends/month)
- Floating: Mandatory float within scope to other units/facilities (up to 50 miles)
- Charting System: Cerner
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue (not provided)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (required for Chicago nursing jobs)
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in a Med/Surg setting
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions for flu only)
- Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation, tracheostomy care, peripheral line care, oxygen administration, and rapid response/code team participation
- Ability to complete compliance requirements promptly
- Locals accepted (within 75 miles of facility)
RN Responsibilities – Medical/Surgical Unit
- Provide high-quality, compassionate patient care in the General Medicine/Telemetry Unit
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and treatment responses
- Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, administer medications, and perform tracheostomy and peripheral line care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans
- Participate in rapid response and code teams
- Float to other units/facilities as needed to support patient care
- Maintain compliance with facility policies, procedures, and documentation standards
Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Chicago and make a difference in patient care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #434293. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg
About Planet Healthcare
Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.
Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
Our Methodology
Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
