Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,095 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois. This position is on a 13-week assignment with evenings 12-hour shifts and a 36-hour work week on an acute care surgical department with some medical patient overlap.

Minimum qualifications include an Illinois RN license, CPR/BLS, and ACLS, with preferred experience in surgical/medical units and the ability to float to multiple units.

Qualifications

• Illinois RN license (active).
• CPR/BLS, ACLS certifications required.
• 0+ years of experience in medical-surgical or related units.
• Schedule: evenings, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week.
• Float rotation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care and monitor patient status.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Provide care across medical-surgical cases on a surgical department.

Skills

RN

Med Surg

Education

Illinois Registered Nurse license

ACLS

CPR/BLS

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS) This position is located on an acute care surgical department with some medical patient overlap due to bed availability. The role involves providing compassionate and skilled patient care across a variety of medical-surgical cases, supporting patient recovery and comfort in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Illinois Registered Nurse license, current CPR/BLS Card, ACLS, with a minimum of 0 years of experience required.
• Schedule: Evenings shift, 12-hour shift hours, requiring a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include delivering high-quality nursing care, monitoring patient status, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in surgical and medical units, familiarity with patient care techs, and comfort working with diverse patient populations.
• Additional Information: The position involves working generally every other weekend, with flexibility on holiday requests, and covers multiple specialized units including cardiac, neonatology, and emergency care. Submission of necessary licenses and certifications is required for application.
• Float: Float rotation may be 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 #1308908. 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