Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,275 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: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This opportunity is for an RN in a Medical Surgical (MS) Specialty Unit located in Peoria, Illinois. The position involves providing patient care in an adult medical specialty setting, requiring candidates to bring their license on the first day. The role supports a 12-hour night shift schedule and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment.

Job Details:

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Schedule: 3-12 hour night shifts per week, with a typical shift time of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that an application has been initiated, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, and at least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse in an adult medical specialty setting. All certifications, education, and experience must be current.
• Preferred Qualifications: EPIC electronic medical record system experience, travel experience on a medical-surgical floor, and familiarity with a Level I trauma center are considered advantageous.
• Additional Information:
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios vary from 1:4-5 from 07:00 to 23:00 and 1:5-6 from 23:00 to 07:00.
  • RNs are not required to titrate drips, but common titratable/ set rate drips include Heparin and Lasix.
  • A charge nurse is present on each shift, and the charge nurse does not take an assignment.
  • Nurse aides/patient care techs assist with vital signs, accuchecks, bladder scans, and ADLs, with ratios of 1:8-10.
  • Telemetry equipment including Phillips monitors is used, with remote monitoring available.
  • The unit requires a specific orientation of 2-3 shifts.
  • Floating to other acute care medical-surgical areas is required, with rotation through nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology.
  • Scrubs may be any professional color; visible tattoos and piercings (excluding earrings) are not permitted.
  • No call or standby requirements.
  • The shift notes specify a 12-hour night schedule with variable hours and shifts entered on 8/4/2025.

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 #1265065. 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 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