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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing postoperative orthopedic, trauma, and general medical-surgical care in a 43-bed acute care unit with private rooms. The RN will deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, adhering to established clinical standards and protocols.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or confirmation that application has been initiated; BLS (American Heart Association) certification; 2 years of clinical experience in medical-surgical or orthopedic care; local address within 50 miles for applicable pay policies; active employment status in healthcare.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with postoperative surgical care and trauma cases.
- Duties: Provide comprehensive postoperative surgical and medical-surgical care, including troubleshooting telemonitors, managing respiratory equipment such as CPAP and heated high-flow devices, and working within a team that includes charge RNs and nurse assistants.
- Floats: Travel RNs are the first to float, occasionally to other medical-surgical floors.
- Dress Code: Any color of scrubs with a professional appearance; tattoos and piercings covered as per dress code.
- Orientation: Department-specific orientation conducted over two days.
- Other Notes: No call or standby requirements. Weekend schedule includes every other weekend day shift and Friday/Saturday night shifts.
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 #1284630. 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 Orthopedic 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