Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,290 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor Nurse in en_US This role involves providing patient-centered care on a busy orthopedic unit with 43 private rooms. The Nurse will manage a variety of postoperative surgical cases and trauma patients, ensuring quality care aligned with clinical standards.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for delivering high-quality care in a 43-bed orthopedic unit, including medical-surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma patients. The unit features private rooms and patient ratios of 1:4-5 during day shifts and 1:5-6 during night shifts.
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; BLS certification; 2 years of clinical experience; ability to work nights; successful completion of orientation hours; last four digits of SSN; understanding of OSF policies; and compliance with drug-free campus requirements.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role involves troubleshooting with CPAP and heated high flow devices, utilizing telemetry monitors, and occasionally floating to other medical-surgical floors. Scrubs of any color are acceptable, with professional appearance required. On every shift, a primary charge registered nurse is assigned, with a house supervisor available 24/7.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit their Illinois license verification, confirmation of application initiation if applicable, and the last four digits of their SSN.

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 #1331230. 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 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