Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Step into a meaningful role as a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical care in Carbondale, Illinois. In this Med Surg position, you’ll steward patient journeys from admission to discharge, blending clinical expertise with compassionate communication to stabilize patients, educate families, and coordinate care that reduces length of stay and improves outcomes. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values accuracy, empathy, and continuous learning, all while enjoying the beauty and vitality of southern Illinois. Nestled in the heart of the Shawnee Hills, Carbondale offers easy access to outdoor adventures—hiking through Shawnee National Forest, exploring Giant City State Park, paddling along the Cache River, or enjoying local farms and festivals. This assignment starts on December 1, 2025, includes a guaranteed 36 hours per week, and offers a competitive weekly pay range of $2,181 to $2,209 for a duration measured in weeks. It’s your chance to practice high-quality, patient-centered nursing in a supportive environment that fosters growth and resilience.
Working in Carbondale presents a compelling blend of professional experience and lifestyle benefits: a community-friendly town with strong healthcare networks, opportunities to rotate through related units, access to regional hospitals for collaboration, and a cost of living that supports a comfortable pace of life. For nurses seeking broader horizons, the program also provides the option to work in various locations across the United States, exposing you to diverse patient populations, clinical challenges, and best practices that broaden your clinical repertoire and accelerate your professional development, all within a framework of predictable scheduling and reliable pay.
Core responsibilities include assessing patients upon admission, developing and updating individualized care plans, administering medications safely and promptly, managing IV therapy, wound care, and post-surgical needs, monitoring vital signs, recognizing deterioration, and communicating changes to the care team. You’ll coordinate with physicians, PAs, nurses, therapists, and case managers to optimize care transitions, ensure efficient bed management, and provide patient and family education to support discharge planning and adherence. The role offers significant professional growth: you’ll refine critical thinking under pressure, develop leadership skills through precepting new graduates, participate in evidence-based practice projects, and pursue specialty certifications. The compensation package includes a welcome bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing, and clear extension opportunities if you and the program wish to continue the assignment beyond the initial contract. You’ll never travel alone—the company provides 24/7 support, with a dedicated traveler care team ready to assist you with scheduling, housing, credentialing, and on-site needs, ensuring you feel secure and supported wherever your assignments take you. You’ll receive comprehensive onboarding, ongoing clinical resources, and access to mentorship that reinforces safe, high-quality patient care and your long-term career trajectory.
Our company is anchoring its mission in empowering frontline nurses to advance their careers within a caring, collaborative culture. We believe in recognizing expertise, promoting from within, and creating pathways to leadership roles, specialty tracks, and continuing education, all while maintaining a supportive environment that respects work-life balance and wellness. By design, we cultivate teams where curiosity is welcomed, feedback is valued, and excellence is the standard—because your growth drives better care for patients and stronger communities.
Ready to join a program that values your contribution and your professional development? Apply today and step into a role that challenges you, honors your skills, and unlocks new possibilities across Illinois and beyond. If you’re drawn to Med Surg nursing, this assignment in Carbondale offers a clear path to deepen clinical expertise, expand your professional network, and impact countless patients and families. Please note: the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
TLC Nursing is anationwide healthcare staffing agency that provides high-quality, dependable healthcare professionals to hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health organizations across the United States. Built on the values of trust, reliability, integrity, and exceptional patient care, TLC Nursing has become a preferred partner for facilities looking for consistent and compassionate clinical support.
We place Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Allied Health professionals, Travel Healthcare Workers, and more. Through a people-first approach and deep industry expertise, we match the right clinicians to the right opportunities while supporting them throughout their entire assignment.
Shift Shield — Industry-Exclusive Protection
TLC Nursing is the only company in the healthcare staffing industry to offer Shift Shield — a program designed to protect clinicians from preventable assignment disruptions and ensure they are compensated fairly when facilities cancel shifts unexpectedly.
Shift Shield provides:
- Guaranteed compensation for last-minute or preventable facility-driven cancellations
- Protection against income loss, giving clinicians peace of mind
- A consistent and fair work experience, unmatched by competitors
- Increased transparency between TLC Nursing, clinicians, and facilities
This unique program demonstrates TLC Nursing’s commitment to putting healthcare workers first and creating a more stable, predictable staffing experience.
Why Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Choose TLC Nursing
✓ Proven Industry Expertise
More than two decades of staffing experience with a strong understanding of travel contracts, compliance, credentialing, and rapid deployment.
✓ Highest Standards of Quality & Compliance
We follow rigorous screening processes to ensure each clinician meets all state, federal, and facility-specific requirements.
✓ Premium Support for Clinicians
Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 availability, and a supportive approach that focuses on communication, transparency, and long-term relationships.
✓ Nationwide Coverage
Staffing solutions in all 50 states, including travel contracts, per-diem, local contracts, permanent placements, and crisis response.
Mission Statement
To enhance the delivery of patient care by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities that need them most — while providing unmatched support, protection, and reliability through programs like Shift Shield.
Next Steps
Thank you for choosing TLC Nursing for your next travel assignment. Let’s expedite your submission to the job of your liking by completing your professional profile on our iTraveler app. We invite you to download our iTraveler app from the App Store or Google Play to simplify your travel nursing journey. The iTraveler app streamlines your experience, providing access to job listings, schedules, and important updates at your fingertips. Stay connected with TLC Nursing and take control of your healthcare career with the iTraveler app. We highly recommend our applicants install the iTraveler app along with completing their professional profile and uploading the following documents:
- Resume
- Active BLS
- COVID Vaccination Card
- Two Professional References
- Skills checklist
- Your Professional License
Download the iTraveler app now!
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So, WHY choose to travel with TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique healthcare jobs, whether it is Travel, Local, Per Diem, or Permanent Placement. TLC Nursing is your trusted career partner. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. At TLC Nursing, we’re not just a staffing agency but a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills, dedication, and contributions.
Why Join TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing has the best and the highest-paying travel RN, travel LPN, and travel Allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing, a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs, travel allied jobs, travel RN jobs, and travel LPN jobs.
Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.
Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401 (k) with a matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.
We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!
Vermont Business Magazine voted us The Best Staffing Agency in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2017!
TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.