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Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,497 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for a RN MedSurg/ Telemetry that would be interested in an 13 Week , full-time contract opportunity at a hospital in Rockford , IL . Additional details of the contract are below:
Position:
RN -
MedSurg/ Telemetry Location:
Rockford, IL Total Travel Package:
$2,146.00/week Must reside over 50 miles away to qualify for travel package
• Taxable Wages = $1,246.00/week Weekly Housing Allowance = $770.00/week Weekly Meals & Incidentals Allowance = $476.00/week Estimated Weekly Take Home after taxes = $1,921/ week
Schedule:
36 Hours Guaranteed Nights; 7pm- 7:30am Every 3rd weekend rotation and holiday rotation
Duration:
13 Weeks (likely extension)
Requirements:
2+ years as RN Med Surg IL RN License
BLS ACLS
Only accepting travelers (Must reside 50 miles or more away) 9/21/26 Start Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs
•Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-JD5
Job Category:
Nursing Job Function:
Nursing | RN | RN -
Med Surg Job Type:
Travel Setting:
Healthcare Facilities Position Type:
Healthcare Office Number:
0369
Contract Duration:
13
Pay Rate:
$2218 /
Week Date Posted:
2026-09-02T15:05:42