Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,285 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nurse Nights in an acute care setting. This role involves providing patient care for neuro-medical surgical patients, including those with stroke, spine surgery, seizure, and brain tumors, on a dedicated neuro unit. The position requires experience working in a traumaLevel 1 environment and on a specialized neuro unit.

Job Details:

• Certifications, Education & Experience: BLS (AHA), NIHSS; minimum experience required: 1 year(s). Active IL license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, Minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Titrate heparin drips based on PTT, work within a unit with designated nurse/patient ratios, and perform troubleshooting for telemetry monitoring and high flow oxygen equipment.
• Additional Information: Must have previous travel experience and experience specifically on a dedicated neuro unit. Nurse aides or patient care techs are present on the unit, with float rotation in place. There is a 2-day orientation conducted with a preceptor.

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 #1309251. 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 With Telemetry

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