Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,285 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Nights in an acute care facility. This position involves providing high-quality patient care to post-operative, trauma, and medical overflow patients, including wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and more. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional committed to team collaboration and clinical excellence.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical Surgical Floor
• Location: Not specified (refers to a facility setting)
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation of application initiation, valid BLS (American Heart Association) certification, minimum of 1 year of experience as a registered nurse
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week; shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit notes include patient ratios of 4-5 per RN during days and 5-6 per RN at night, with potential increases on some shifts.
  • Responsibilities include post-op care, critical thinking for patient assessment, and teamwork.
  • RNs manage inhalers and may place patients on CPAP, but do not manage ventilators.
  • Experience with telemetry monitoring is required; bedside RNs do not read strips, as there is a central monitor station.
  • The unit involves rotating every other weekend and holiday shifts, with a two-shift orientation, including EPIC training and unit orientation.
  • Floating to similar experience units will occur, with specific team patient loads if floating to general units.
  • Scrubs are provided, and dress code is flexible in terms of color.
  • Submissions require a BSN, and license submission is supported.
  • No call or standby duties are required.

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 #1309303. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical 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