Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,100 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS) Location: Not specified. This position involves providing care in a primarily surgical department with some medical overlap, supporting patient needs across various units. The role encompasses working in a facility that features private patient rooms, with schedules generally including every other weekend and flexible holiday requests.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Current Illinois Registered Nurse license, CPR/BLS, ACLS, and 0 years of experience are required.
• Schedule: Evenings shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include patient care in medical-surgical units, with coverage across various specialized units such as cardiac services, interventional imaging, and neonatal intensive care.
• Additional clinical qualifications include certifications in fetal assessment monitoring, neonatal resuscitation, pediatric advanced life support, and emergency nursing courses.
• Submission requirements involve completing the credentialing process and providing appropriate certification documentation.

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 #1326214. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus