Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,290 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. The role involves caring for post-op and trauma patients in an acute care setting, with night shifts, IV therapy, wound care, and patient education.

The position requires an active Illinois license, at least 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience, and BLS certification. Orientation includes EPIC training and on-unit support as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Valid active Illinois nursing license or initiation of application.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in a medical-surgical setting.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Care for post-op surgical and trauma patients, wound care, IV medications.
• Monitor drains and central lines; troubleshoot ventilators as needed.
• Provide patient education and ensure patient safety on night shifts.

Skills

RN Experience in Med Surg

BLS Certification

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Job description

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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor registered nurse (RN) position available in an acute care setting located in the surrounding healthcare facility. This role involves providing post-operative care, trauma management, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and patient education for a diverse patient population. The position requires critical thinking and teamwork skills to ensure high-quality patient care during night shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 10/12/2026 and ending 01/11/2027
• Required Qualifications: Valid active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; minimum of 1 year of RN experience in a medical-surgical environment; Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-op surgical patients, trauma, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NGs, central lines, TPN, and critical thinking skills
• Duties: Care for post-op surgical and trauma patients, perform dressing changes, wound care, IV medications, monitor drains, and central lines. RNs may troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP, and high-flow devices; manage inhalers and initiate patient placement on CPAP. Telemetry monitoring is in use, but bedside RNs do not read strips.
• Additional Information: Local rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles. The unit operates with 2 charge RNs per shift, house supervisor available 24/7, and nurse aides/patient care technicians assisting during shifts. Floating to similar experience units is first priority, with specific team assignments. Orientation includes two shifts with preceptor plus a 12-hour orientation shift for EPIC and professionalism 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 #1320643. 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