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Travel RN - Med/Surg - Skilled Nursing

American Traveler

Alton, Illinois

Posted Jun 16

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour days3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Med-Surg · Long Term Care
License
RN licenseValid nursing license as required by this state
Term
16 weeks · starts Jun 29, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License
Valid nursing license as required by this state
Certification
Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required
Certification
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Experience
1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting
Also asks
Professional References
Also asks
Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter

Preferred

Certification
Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Illinois travel rolesIllinois travel postings that state pay run $1,780/week to $2,690/week, the middle half $1,980/week to $2,520/week, across 141 postings.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
More benefits (2)
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

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  • Assignment Overview
  • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
  • Length: 16 weeks
  • Openings: 2

American Traveler has an opening for a Travel RN Med/Surg Skilled Nursing job in Alton, Illinois. RN travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide - and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Illinois: Illinois travel assignments can take you to quaint towns or big cities - Chicago for one. This America's Heartland state is known for winning sports franchises, agricultural production and friendly residents.

Open Positions: 2

Requirements 1+ year of recent experience in this specialty and setting Valid nursing license as required by this state Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA recommended and may be required Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required Professional References Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts

What's around it?

In Alton, IL

Alton, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,015/mo
Household income
$54,568/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Alton, IL

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