Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,190 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Telemetry Medical Surgical Float (Rock Island, Illinois) is a dynamic travel nursing opportunity within a high-level trauma center. The position involves providing specialized care within the telemetry and medical-surgical units, supporting patients with complex cardiac needs. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois state license, Illinois license required; Iowa license on offer required. Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) are required. A drivers license, work history or resume, and skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission are required. License verification and a supervisory reference at the time of submission are also required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Cardiac and open heart experience; at least one previous travel contract completed.
• Additional Information: The traveler may be asked to float within the same discipline across local campuses. The assignment requires working 1-2 of 3 designated holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day). Prior experience with chest tubes, femstop (femoral stabilization device), trachs, central lines, drains, CBI (Continuous Bladder Irrigation), and medication titrations such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, and Argatroban is 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 #1280620. 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 / Telemetry Medical Surgical Float

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