GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Harvey, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Harvey, Illinois (Day Shift)
Advance your nursing career as a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract in Harvey, Illinois (zip code 60426), just south of Chicago. This 13-week healthcare job offers rewarding clinical experience in a community hospital setting, with easy access to Chicago’s vibrant culture and amenities. Join our healthcare team and make a real impact in Illinois nursing jobs.
Key Job Details – Illinois Nursing Opportunities
- Location: Harvey, IL 60426 (Chicago area)
- Assignment Length: 13-week travel contract (Start: 1/12/2026 – End: 4/13/2026)
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts/week (06:45 – 19:15)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Unit: Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg E4)
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Floating: Yes, as needed
- Charting System: Epic
- Type: Travel nursing contract
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (required at submission)
- Minimum 1 year recent Medical/Surgical RN experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
- NIHSS certification (preferred)
- Epic charting experience (preferred)
- Ability to float to other hospital units
- COVID-19 vaccination (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Passing EKG strip test at orientation
- Two professional references (one direct supervisor/manager)
- Maximum 7 days requested time off during contract
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to adult patients on a busy Medical/Surgical unit
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and treatment responses
- Administer medications, manage IVs, and provide peripheral line care
- Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; utilize rapid response and code teams
- Provide oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans
- Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
- Float to other units as needed to support hospital operations
- Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse travel job in Harvey, Illinois, and join our healthcare team serving the Chicago area!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #445561. 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 GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
