Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Harvey, IL | Chicago Area

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Harvey, Illinois, caring for adult and geriatric patients on a collaborative medical-surgical unit.

Join a supportive inpatient hospital team and make a meaningful impact across a diverse patient population. This on-site travel nurse job offers valuable clinical experience, interdisciplinary resources, modern Epic charting, and the opportunity to care for patients with a variety of medical-surgical needs. Harvey is located in the Chicago metropolitan area, offering convenient access to the city’s cultural attractions, dining, parks, and transportation options.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Harvey, Illinois, in the Chicago metropolitan area
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026 – January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,470–$1,550
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Charting System: Epic
• Floating: Required as needed to support patient care
• Orientation: Facility orientation and required learning modules are completed at the start of the assignment

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand
• At least 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent inpatient nursing experience caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Demonstrated knowledge of telemetry, including the interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Clinical proficiency in tracheostomy care and management
• Epic charting experience preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Ability to work day shifts, every other weekend, and float when needed
• Travel nurses and qualified local candidates are welcome to apply

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Monitor telemetry and recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias
• Perform tracheostomy care and management, coordinating with respiratory services when appropriate
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary partners, including physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Promote patient safety, effective communication, patient education, and continuity of care
• Float to other appropriate units as requested to support inpatient care needs

Apply now to join this medical-surgical travel nursing team in Harvey, Illinois, near Chicago.

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.