Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,265 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

CE credits

Direct deposit/free checking

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Danville, Illinois. The RN will provide direct patient care on a medical-surgical unit, with 12-hour night shifts and a 36+ hour workweek in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requirements include an active Illinois nursing license (or in process), BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications, and at least 1 year of Med-Surg experience; expect telemetry monitoring, vent management, and Epic charting with occasional unit float

Qualifications

• Active Illinois nursing license or initiation of licensure.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg clinical experience.
• Ability to work nights on a 12-hour shift with 36+ hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med-Surg unit with 1:4-5 nurse/patient ratio.
• Monitor telemetry and manage respiratory equipment (vent, CPAP/BiPAP).
• Document thoroughly in the Epic EHR and follow unit protocols.
• Float to MedSurg and ICU to cover overflow patients.
• Weekend and holiday shifts required.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Nurse patient care

Critical thinking

Clinical multitasking

Documentation accuracy

Education

Illinois nursing license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Tools

Epic electronic charting system

Job description

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

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Floor RN Nights Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing direct patient care on a medical-surgical unit specializing in conditions such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, end-of-life care, and other medical diagnoses requiring telemetry monitoring. The position requires delivering excellent clinical care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Job Details

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Active Illinois nursing license or initiation of application process, BLS certification, ACLS certification, NIHSS certification, and at least 1 year of clinical experience in a medical-surgical setting.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Providing patient care with nurse:patient ratios of 1:4-5 during the nights, with on-shift charge nurses available. Monitoring telemetry, troubleshooting vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and other respiratory equipment, while following unit protocols. Managing patient needs including heart failure, diabetic, and end-of-life diagnoses. Maintaining proper documentation in an Epic electronic charting system, with orientation typically consisting of two shifts.
• Additional Requirements: Floating to a MedSurg unit and occasionally ICU to manage overflow patients. Weekend shifts are required every other weekend, and holiday coverage is necessary on designated days.
• Submission: Candidates must provide last four digits of SSN and confirm active licensure.

Benefits

• 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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Additional Details

Cross Country Job ID #1325003. 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.