Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,135 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Floor (MS) position located in an unspecified region. This role involves providing clinical care within an interdisciplinary team, with responsibilities including patient management, documentation, and potentially floating within the same discipline across local campuses. The assignment requires a proactive approach to patient care and adherence to hospital protocols.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shifts with an average of 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: One year of experience in Med Surg, Post Op, or Stepdown units; surgical or post-operative surgical experience required; BLS certification; Iowa or Illinois state license; work history/resume; skills checklist completed within the past year; license verification; copy of certifications; supervisory reference required at submission; drivers license required; experience with up to 5-7 patients per shift encouraged; minimum of 0 years experience; at least 1 travel contract completed preferred; ability to care for patients in a Level 3 trauma center setting
• Additional Information: The assignment includes orientation scheduled from 01/12/2026 to 12/28/2026 with specified dates. Candidates must have a taxable address outside of 50 miles from the facility, unless located in Madison, where a local candidate with a 10% rate reduction is acceptable. This position does not include employment with the organization within the last 12 months.

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 #1314103. 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