Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,340 per week

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse in the healthcare setting responsible for providing specialized care to patients with various medical conditions, including neurological, cardiovascular, and post-surgical needs. This role involves managing patients on telemetry units, ensuring safety, and administering treatments using advanced monitoring equipment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for delivering patient care on a Neuro Medical Surgical Acute unit with 54 beds, including stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, and head injury patients. The unit requires nurses with level 1 trauma experience, previous travel experience (excluding first-time travelers), and prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit. Responsibilities include titrating drip medications such as Heparin based on PTT levels, troubleshooting telemetry monitors, and providing high-quality nursing care according to patient needs.
• Certifications & Education: BLS (AHA), NIHSS; Active Illinois license or confirmation that application has been initiated; minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The unit operates with a charge nurse and house supervisor on every shift. Nurses must be comfortable with telemetry and reading strips on Phillips monitors. RNs may be required to trouble-shoot high flow oxygen therapy for stable COVID-19 cases. Staff will participate in a 2-day orientation, including computer and unit-specific training, with a preceptor.
• Submission Requirements: Last four digits of Social Security Number, active Illinois license or confirmation of application process, understanding of the organization's drug-free policy, and acknowledgment of the orientation schedule.

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 #1310400. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus