Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/25/2026
Duration: 12 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Neurology, located in Chicago, IL. This role involves providing care on a Neuro stroke unit, with the potential to float to other Medical Surgical units as needed. The position requires delivering high-quality patient care during night shifts, primarily from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
Job Details
Location: Chicago, IL
Position Description: Med/Surg RN with 2+ years of Neuro experience required, including experience on a Neuro stroke unit.
Certifications: IL RN license, BLS, NIHSS; ACLS preferred but not required.
Education Requirements: Successful candidates will have a valid Illinois Registered Nurse license and current BLS and NIHSS certifications.
Years of Experience: 2+ years of Med/Surg RN and Neuro unit experience.
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Applicants must submit a resume, two references, skills checklist, and copies of certification and license verification, including BLS and NIHSS. Experience with Epic electronic medical records is required. The contract duration is 12 weeks starting from 10/26/2026 or any subsequent Monday.
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 #1327780. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
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