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RN (Med-Surg/Neuro/Cardiac) – Illinois (Direct Hire)
A large, 500-bed hospital in central Illinois needs Surgical, Neurology, and Cardiac RNs. These are direct hire (full-time) positions. The facility may offer relocation and/or individual sign-on packages based on experience.

RN (Med-Surg/ER) – Nebraska (Direct Hire)
A small 22-bed critical access facility in rural, southwestern Nebraska needs ER and Med-Surg RNs. These are direct hire (full-time) positions with a quick interview process. The hospital would like at least a one year commitment. The facility will wait for the Nebraska license and consider relocation options.