Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,730 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel Nurse RN in Arlington Heights, IL for Med Surg. You will provide patient care on a medical-surgical floor, support recovery, and work 12-hour night shifts with a minimum 36 hours per week. This assignment runs about 10 weeks starting 10/04/2026.

The role includes floating to all Med-Surg units, on-call for holidays as needed, and bi-weekly pay. Cross Country offers competitive pay, private housing or housing allowance, health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement

Qualifications

• IL RN license with current registration.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.
• 2+ years of med-surg RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on a medical-surgical unit.
• Support patients' recovery and well-being.
• Float to all Med-Surgical Units as needed.
• Night shifts; 12 hours; minimum 36 hours per week.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg


• Discipline: RN


• Start Date: 10/04/2026


• Duration: 10 weeks


• 36 hours per week


• Shift: 12 hours, nights


• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse in Arlington Heights, IL. This position involves providing patient care in a medical-surgical unit, supporting patients' recovery and well-being. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing services in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: IL Registered Nurse License; BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; 2 years minimum experience in a medical-surgical setting; Location in Arlington Heights, IL; Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience of 3+ years in a similar setting.


• Schedule: Night Shift, 12 Hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Additional Information: Float to all Medical-Surgical Units; every other weekend requirement; holiday shifts as needed; bi-weekly pay schedule; credentials due Thursday before start date; position start date: 09/20/2026, end date: 12/13/2026.

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 #1309738. 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