Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,325 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 09/28/2026 Duration: 21 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in the Midwest region. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care in an adult medical specialty unit with a focus on acute care patients. The role requires clinical expertise in managing patients with conditions such as sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and behavioral health issues. Job Details: Location: Midwest region Specialty: Medical Surgical Floor Shift Time: Days Shift Hours: 12 hours Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours Start Date: 09/28/2026 End Date: 02/22/2027 Required Qualifications: Licensure in active Illinois license or confirmation of application, BLS certification, minimum of one year clinical experience, and current immunizations including negative drug screen. Responsibilities include managing acute medical conditions, working with patients requiring central lines, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and operating EPIC electronic health record system. Typical patient ratios are 1:4-5 during daytime hours and 1:5-6 overnight, with assistance from nurse aides and patient care techs. Telemetry monitors are remotely observed via Phillips monitors. The unit maintains a rotation that may include other acute care general medicine areas such as nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology. Scrubs can be any professional color, with a dress code enforcing no visible tattoos or piercings except ears. Orientation consists of 2-3 shifts, with mandatory weekend shifts every other weekend and variable holiday requirements. 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 1310507. 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 bonus5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386