Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,300 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Neuro Medical Surgical Acute Nurse (RN) position is located in Peoria, Illinois. The role involves providing specialized nursing care on a dedicated neuro unit, with a focus on patients experiencing stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, or other neuroscience-related conditions. Candidates must bring their active Illinois (IL) nursing license on the first day. The position requires working night shifts and adheres to a 12-hour shift schedule.

Job Details:

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Shift: 12-hour nights (try to meet request preferences, with staffing considerations)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Schedule: One shift per day, every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday considered as weekend days), and every other holiday
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois (IL) nursing license or confirmation that application process has been initiated, Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA), Neuro unit experience (level 1 trauma experience, previous travel experience (excluding first-time travelers), prior neuro unit experience), minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, experience with heparin titrated drips including PTT monitoring, EMR experience with EPIC, and active IL license or confirmation of application process.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel experience, experience working in a Neuro MedSurg Acute setting.
• Duties: Provide bedside care for neuroscience patients, assist with titratable drips such as heparin, troubleshoot telemetry monitors (Phillips), perform patient assessments, and read telemetry strips. RNs may be required to troubleshoot high-flow oxygen devices for stable COVID patients, but COVID cases are rare.
• Additional Information:
  • Float rotation with rest of staff; floated staff are competent in applicable skills and trained for specific units.
  • Will receive 2 days of orientation, including computer and unit-specific training with an educator and preceptor.
  • No scrub color requirement; tattoos should be covered while on duty, piercings limited to ears.
  • Clinicians must complete the submission with the last four digits of SSN and requested time off.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1276743. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus