Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,340 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This is a Nursing position specializing in Medical Surgical Orthopedic care located in Peoria, Illinois. The role involves providing high-quality post-operative and general medical surgical nursing to a diverse patient population on an orthopedic unit. The position requires clinical expertise in orthopedic surgical care and patient management within an acute care setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; BLS certification (AHA); minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated; last four digits of clinician's SSN; clinician's middle initial; requested time off; and understanding that the facility is a Drug-Free Campus requiring negative drug screens for all panels
• Department: Orthopedic
• Beds: 43 private rooms
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 on day shifts, 1:5-6 on night shifts
• Duties: Management of wide variety of medical surgical and postoperative orthopedic cases, trauma cases with fractures; troubleshooting equipment like CPAP, heated high flow; reading telemetry strips from house-wide Phillips monitors; supporting patient care with nurse aides at ratios of 1:7-8
• Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Experience: Must have at least 2 years of clinical experience
• Floating: Travel RNs are the first to float if needed, occasionally to other similar medical-surgical floors
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs; professional appearance; tattoos and piercings must be covered
• Orientation: Two days of department-specific orientation
• Other Notes: No call or standby requirements; weekend schedule includes every other Saturday/Sunday day and Friday/Saturday night shifts; no telemetry or monitor tech requirements beyond troubleshooting; shifts are 12 hours for travel staff; no charge nurse or house supervisor taking assignments; orientation hours are non-billable; shifts start in August 2026

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 #1283204. 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 Orthopedic 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