Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,040 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Nurse in the area. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care on a Medical Surgical floor, working interchangeably across multiple units. The position requires a minimum of two years of recent experience in post-operative recovery and offers night shifts and every other weekend rotation.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Floor
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM 7:30 AM or 7:00 PM 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Scheduled on shifts most in need, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS certification, valid nursing license, minimum of 2 years of recent post-operative recovery experience, location requirements as specified
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Post Operative General/Orthopedic/Podiatry, general medical conditions such as DM PN, CHF, COPD, cellulitis, surgical drains, wound vacs, experience with BiPAP, High Flow, Vapotherm respiratory equipment, 12 lead EKG experience, teletech experience preferred
• Additional Information:
  • Department: Medical Surgical
  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 at night
  • Patients may be on telemonitoring, centrally monitored by monitor techs
  • Nurse aides are available, with some cross-trained in phlebotomy and able to answer phones/call lights
  • Responsibilities include managing patients within scope, no infection control, and adhering to unit protocols
  • Orientation includes two 12-hour shifts of training, with subsequent shifts supervised by a preceptor or on own
  • Floating to ICU or Telemetry may be required based on unit needs, within scope
  • scrubs of any color are acceptable

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 # . 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 bonus