Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurse position in the healthcare setting. This role involves providing specialized patient care on a dedicated neurology and neuroscience unit, with a focus on stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, and head injury cases. The position requires expertise in trauma and telemetry monitoring, working a night shift schedule.
Job Details
Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree, Location, and Experience: BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS certification; active Illinois license or approved application process; minimum of 1-year experience required; previous travel experience on neuro units and level 1 trauma experience required.
Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information:
Must have previous experience working on dedicated neuro units with trauma experience.
Must have heparin tolerance for titrating drips, including heparin administration based on PTT.
Charge nurses are on duty 24/7, do not take assignments unless necessary.
Nurse:Patient ratios during the night shift are 1:5-6, with additional tech support.
RNs are required to troubleshoot high flow oxygen devices for stable COVID cases and read telemetry strips on Phillips monitors.
Orientation includes 2 days for unit-specific training and computer systems.
Floating in rotation with the staff; outside skills should be competent for specific unit needs.
No scrub color requirement; tattoos covered; piercings limited to ears.
No call or standby requirements, and every other weekend and holiday work are scheduled.
Charting system used is EPIC.
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 #1310399. 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 With Telemetry
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Peoria, IL
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Computer Systemsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Informaticsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Neuroscienceunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Titrationunmatched
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