Travel Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Floor RN - $1,965 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This registered nurse position is located in Herrin, Illinois, on an orthopedic and surgical unit. The role involves night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM and requires candidates to bring their license on the first day. Candidates are expected to work every other weekend and may need to float to other medical-surgical departments as appropriate within their scope of practice, licensure, and competencies.

Job Details:

• Location: Herrin, Illinois
• Specialty: Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor
• Shift Hours: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Required Qualifications: Current valid license, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), BLS (Basic Life Support), and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications or equivalent, with no minimum years of experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience on orthopedic and surgical units and floating experience within a medical-surgical setting.
• Schedule: Night shift; 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Additional Information: This role involves weekend, call, and floating requirements. Floating to clinically appropriate units as needed within the scope of practice is required.

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 #1277720. 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 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