Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,285 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing high-quality acute care to general medical patients on a 12-hour night shift. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills, with a minimum of one year of relevant experience. The position offers a comprehensive orientation and requires active Illinois licensure.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license; BLS (American Heart Association); at least 1 year of experience in medical-surgical nursing; strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with general medical patients; knowledge of telemetry monitoring; familiarity with EPIC charting system.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts. Every other weekend work; 3 of 6 holidays required throughout the year. Call or standby may be required based on staffing needs; floating may be required following rotation protocols.
• Duties: Care of general medical patients, including telemetry monitoring as needed; collaboration with charge nurses, house supervisors, and patient care techs; adherence to unit protocols and documentation standards.
• Additional Information:
  • Department: Medical Acute Care Unit with 20 beds.
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4/5 day shift, 1:5/6 night shift.
  • PCTs available 24/7 with ratios of 1:6/7 days, 1:10 nights.
  • No ventilator equipment on unit.
  • Telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors at central station; bedside RNs do not read strips.
  • No scrub color preference; scrubs provided.
  • Orientation includes 3 days of unit/department-specific training.

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 #1288400. 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 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