Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,300 per week

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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS) Nights The organization is seeking a dedicated Medical Surgical Nurse for a night shift position. This role involves providing patient care on an acute care unit with a diverse patient population, including those with diagnoses such as sepsis, CHF, pulmonary embolisms, and post-procedural care. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare environment committed to quality patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS Certification; Illinois RN licensure.
• Education Requirements: Active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant medical surgical nursing experience.
• Location Requirements: Candidates must have a current Illinois RN license or be in the process of obtaining one.
• Years of Experience: 1 year minimum.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Unit handles a wide range of diagnoses including GI bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, CHF, COVID, osteomyelitis, DVT, pulmonary embolisms, and other medical conditions. RNs are expected to titrate heparin drips and read telemetry strips. There is 24-hour charge RN coverage, crisis RN support, and administrative supervision available. Nurses will receive two shifts of orientation. Floating to other medical-surgical units may be required, and scrubs are to be provided by staff in any color.
• Submission Requirements: Last four digits of SSN, active IL license, confirmation of application process, and understanding of drug-free campus policy are required for submission.

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 #1311473. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus