Travel M/S RN - Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Focus Staff
Urbana, Illinois
Staffing partner
$2,178–$2,223/wk
About $113k–$116k/yr
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026
What this might mean for you
This role comes through Focus Staff, a staffing partner — assignment-style terms, so ask exactly which facility you'd land in. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
What the posting states
- Shift
- Nights · 12-hour
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- IL RN License
- Direct patient care
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Travel nursing
- Mid-level
- ACLS Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- EY33Q
- SENX8
- RZAT2
About the employer
Focus Staff is a travel healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Asheville, NC, that connects registered nurses with travel contract assignments across multiple states. The agency positions itself as 'traveler-first,' focusing on providing nurses with flexible travel opportunities in specialties such…
What reviewers appreciate
- Comprehensive benefits from day one with no waiting period, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Weekly direct deposits and housing stipends for travel assignments
- 401(k) with employer matching contributions
What reviewers flag
- Assignments are temporary 13-week contracts, requiring periodic relocation and job transitions
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience required, limiting opportunities for newer nurses
- Travel nature of work may involve distance from established personal support networks
Living in Urbana, IL
Urbana is a classic Midwestern college town anchored by the University of Illinois, blending campus energy with quiet residential streets. Paired with neighboring Champaign, it offers a relaxed pace and a close-knit community feel that appeals to nurses seeking a balanced lifestyle away from big-city pressure.
- Metro price level · Urbana area
- 92.7
- 7% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $972/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Travel Nursing is a first-year unit lane. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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