Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,260 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The orthopedic registered nurse (RN) position is based in a medical surgical orthopedic floor located in Peoria, Illinois. The role involves providing care for a diverse patient population with postoperative orthopedic, trauma, and medical surgical diagnoses. Candidates are required to bring their active Illinois nursing license on the first day of assignment. This position offers a 12-hour night shift schedule with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Schedule: 12-hour nights with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; BLS certification from the American Heart Association; 2 years of clinical experience in post-op surgical care and general medical-surgical nursing; current EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) proficiency; must submit the last four (4) digits of SSN and clinician's middle initial with application; at least a 2-year clinical experience is preferred.
• Department: Orthopedic / Medical Surgical
• Unit Details: 43 private rooms, patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights, charge nurses available on each shift, and a house supervisor present 24/7.
• Additional Responsibilities: Troubleshooting respiratory equipment (CPAP, heated high flow), reading telemetry strips on house-wide Phillips monitors, and working alongside nurse aides and PCTs at ratios of 1:7-8.
• Float Requirements: Travel RNs are first to float, occasionally to other medical surgical floors.
• Dress Code: Any color of scrubs, professional appearance required, tattoos and piercings must be covered.
• Orientation: Specific to department, duration of two days.
• Trauma Level: Level 1
• Care Setting: Acute
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Additional Notes: No call or standby requirements. No telemetry techs on unit; RNs are required to read their own telemetry strips using house-wide Phillips monitors.
• Submission Requirements: Last four digits of SSN, clinicians middle initial, active Illinois license or proof of application, understanding of drug-free policy.

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 #1276755. 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 Orthopedic Floor

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