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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Orthopedic RN Local, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for a diverse patient population, including postoperative orthopedic, trauma, and medical-surgical cases. The role offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped unit with a focus on postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical nursing.

Job Details:

• Location: Illinois
• Position: RN, Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week minimum
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• End Date: 02/08/2027
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation of application process, BLS certification from AHA, two years of clinical experience, high school diploma or equivalent.
• Duties include managing wide variety of medical-surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma patients, with patient ratios of 1:4-5 on day shifts.
• Nurse: Patient ratios: 1:4-5; PCT: 1:7-8; equipment troubleshooting for CPAP, heated high flow, vents, BiPAP, and telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors.
• Shift & Scheduling: 12-hour shifts for travel staff with every other weekend requirement (Saturday/Sunday day shift and Friday/Saturday night shift).
• Floating: Travel RNs are first to float to other medical-surgical floors as needed.
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, professional appearance, tattoos and piercings must be covered.
• Charting System: EPIC
• Additional Information: No call or standby requirement; unit includes a charge nurse and house supervisor; orientation includes two days.

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 #1339334. 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