Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,430 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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The neuromedsurgical acute registered nurse (RN) position is based in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with neuroscience-related diagnoses such as stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, and head injury. The position requires candidates to bring their active Illinois nursing license on the first day and have prior experience on dedicated neuro units. The shift is scheduled for 12-hour night hours.

Job Details:

• Position: RN - Neuro MedSurg Acute
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, one shift daily.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, with every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday required.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS.
• Consolidated Requirements: Active Illinois license or confirmation that application has been initiated; minimum 1 year of experience working on a dedicated neuro unit; trauma level 1 experience; previous travel experience (no first-time travelers); must have heparin gtt experience; CPR certified.
• Responsibilities: Provide patient care for neuroscience patients, including managing titratable drips such as heparin based on PTT, troubleshooting telemonitors, and reading strips. RNs are required to read telemetry strips using Phillips monitors.
• Additional Information:
  • Orientation includes 2 days of unit-specific and computer training.
  • Float in rotation with staff, only performing skills within competency when floated outside of the general unit.
  • No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; piercings limited to ears.
  • No specific call or standby requirements.

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 #1276746. 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