Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,300 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Med Surg unit in Peoria, IL. This 15-week traveling assignment offers 36 hours per week with 12-hour days, and provides support for housing, health insurance, and travel reimbursement.

You'll work with a RN team on a 21-bed unit, handling general medical-surgical care, monitoring patients, and coordinating with telemetry, respiratory therapy, and PCT staff. Start date is 09/28/2026 and end date 01/11/2027.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois RN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in a medical-surgical or general medicine setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, monitor vitals, assist with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications and manage Foley catheters and CBI as needed.
• Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy and PCTs to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Skills

RN

Med Surg

BLS

Education

Illinois RN license

BLS Certification

1 year clinical experience in Med Surg

Tools

Telemetry equipment

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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse located in an acute care setting, providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population. This role involves managing patients with common diagnoses such as ESRD, AKI, dialysis patients, post-op surgeries, and transplantation cases. The position features a 12-hour daytime shift, with flexible scheduling options and a focus on teamwork and dependability.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a medical-surgical or general medicine setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Nephrology or urology background.
• Unit details: 21 beds, mostly private rooms, overhead lift equipment in all rooms. Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 during days and 1:5-6 during nights.
• Duties: Providing patient care, vital signs, baths, activity management; administering inhalers; operating and troubleshooting respiratory equipment if needed; performing accu-cheks; managing Foley catheters and CBI.
• Staffing: Charge nurse available 24/7, with staff nurses typically not taking assigned patients. Two Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) per shift handle vital signs, baths, Foley care, and accu-cheks.
• Support resources: Respiratory therapists available for assistance and treatments; telemetries monitored by external provider, with nurses receiving rhythm alerts via pages.
• Floats & remote assignments: Occasionally float to other general medical units; infrequent opportunities for float as a sitter or in ED or ICU.
• Dress code: Any color scrubs; no artificial or gel nails, chipped polish, visible tattoos, or piercings. Females may wear one pair of simple earrings.
• Orientation: 3 days with a preceptor to ensure smooth integration into the unit.
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• End Date: 01/11/2027
• Additional notes: No call shifts; weekend and holiday rotations are required on a flexible basis; self-scheduling and supervisor collaboration encouraged.

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 #1317027. 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