Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,300 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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor (MS) nurse position in an acute care setting located at a facility with a 29-bed unit. This role involves caring for patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including gastrointestinal bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, congestive heart failure, COVID-19, osteomyelitis, and other medical conditions. The position offers a night shift schedule, with a focus on patient care, titrating Drips (Heparin only), and utilizing unit resources effectively. The assignment is from 09/28/2026 to 01/11/2027.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with report at 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois Registered Nurse licensure, BLS certification, 1+ year of clinical experience, proficiency in reading telemetry strips, and the ability to titrate Heparin drips
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience on a Medical-Surgical unit, familiarity with electronic charting system EPIC, and telemetry monitoring experience
• Float: Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) are first to float as needed to other medical-surgical units; no intensive care or chemotherapy care required
• Additional Information:
  • Patient nurse ratio during night shift is approximately 5-6:1
  • No ventilator management; oxygen therapy up to 6L NC, with BiPAP/CPAP available PRN
  • 24-hour Charge RN coverage with an administrative supervisor available 24/7
  • Unit staffed with PCTs at a ratio of 1:10 and remote telemetry monitored via Philips systems
  • Orientation includes two shifts; RN candidates are expected to utilize unit resources for IV starts and blood draws with inpatient phlebotomy support as necessary
  • Scrubs are to be provided by staff, any color acceptable, no pediatric scrubs required
  • No call or standby requirements, holiday rotations apply as scheduled
  • This position is for an acute care setting with a focus on medical diagnoses and patient stabilization

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 #1317030. 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