Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical for an assignment in Mattoon, Illinois. This travel position requires a commitment of 36 hours per week on night shifts, providing individualized patient care and clinical leadership.

Eligible candidates must hold a valid Illinois RN license and have at least 3 years of Med Surg experience. The benefits include private housing, comprehensive health insurance, and a competitive salary with referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• 3+ years of experience in Medical Surgical nursing required.
• Must have an active Illinois nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership to the patient care team during night shifts.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

3+ years of Medical Surgical experience

Education

Current Illinois RN license

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical Floor in Mattoon, Illinois. This position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care delivery. The Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership to the patient care team during night shifts. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois nursing license on the first day.

Job Details

• Location: Mattoon, Illinois
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Experience: 3+ years of Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience
  • Licensing: Active Illinois (IL) license
  • Education: Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA
  • Additional: Must submit 2 supervisory reference forms with employment dates, and Nursys must verify active Illinois license
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified
• Float: Not applicable
• Additional Information: On-Call: No Call. Weekend: Every Other Weekend.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1265944. 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 Floor.