Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,275 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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Neuro Medical Surgical Acute unit in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, spine surgery, seizures, and brain tumors. Candidates are required to bring their active Illinois nursing license on the first day. The position offers a 12-hour night shift schedule, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Position: RN - Neuro MedSurg Acute (Medical Surgical with Telemetry)
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: One shift, with attempts to meet requested days off; every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday considered the weekend), and every other holiday are required
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation that application has been initiated; BLS (AHA); NIHSS; at least 1 year of experience; level 1 trauma experience; prior travel experience (no first-time travelers); experience working on a dedicated neuro unit; experience with heparin titrated drips based on PTT
• Additional Information:
  • Charge nurse available 24/7 without taking assignments unless short-staffed
  • House supervisor on duty 24/7
  • High flow oxygen therapy for stable COVID patients (very rare)
  • House-wide telemetry monitors (Phillips) with staff not required to read strips
  • Float in rotation with staff, with skills competency consideration for outside-unit floats
  • No specific scrubs required; tattoos covered, no piercings except ears
  • Orientation: two days with educator and one patient care day with a preceptor
  • No specific dress code related to color
  • Last four (4) digits of clinicians SSN required for submission

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 #1276770. 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 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