Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,290 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse in a healthcare facility setting is responsible for providing high-quality patient care within a designated unit. This role involves managing patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience diagnoses, on a dedicated neuro unit. The position requires flexibility to float within the unit and adherence to setting-specific protocols.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Requirements for Submission: Last four digits of clinician's Social Security Number, active Illinois license or confirmation of application initiation, understanding of the organizations drug-free policy requiring negative drug screens, and successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Required Qualifications: Current Illinois nursing license or verified application process, BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS certification, minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, experience on a neuro unit with level 1 trauma experience, previous travel experience (no first-time travelers), heparin titrated drip experience, and ability to read telemetry strips.
• Additional Responsibilities: Managing patient care on a specialized neuro unit, including titration of drips, reading telemetry, and surgical patient management. The role involves engaging with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, nurse aides/patient care technicians, and tele/monitor techs.
• Float: Float rotation may be 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 #1324884. 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