Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,725 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Floor in the specified location. This role involves providing patient care within a Level II Trauma center on a 4x12 Days shift. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, with a focus on acute care, telemetry, and gastrointestinal and genitourinary management.

Job Details

• Position / Specialty: Medical Surgical RN / Medical Surgical Floor
• Shift: 4x12 Days (0600-1830)
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS certification; active Illinois license or in application process with ETA; at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting; Med/Surg experience required; Telemetry, GI, GU, IV therapy, medication administration, respiratory management skills; Cerner charting experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac monitoring, gastrointestinal procedures, renal failure management, and trauma.
• Additional Information: Candidate must have experience with isolation precautions, wound care, and use of rapid response teams. The facility is an acute care hospital with 372 staffed beds, and the assignment begins October 19, 2026, and ends January 18, 2027. Floating within scope is required as needed, and discussions regarding block scheduling are encouraged.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must review and understand role responsibilities, confirm housing can be secured, and provide SSN and DOB at submission. Candidates must be pre-closed at the time of submission, with confirmed availability for interviews, start date, and RTO requests.

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 #1328080. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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 bonus