Travel Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Floor RN - $2,290 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Rockford, IL
$2,290/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/16/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor. The registered nurse provides care for patients recovering from joint replacements, trauma, spine surgery, fractures, and medical conditions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. The role supports acute care nursing across 12-hour shifts in a collaborative inpatient environment.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered nurse license eligible for practice in Illinois; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; at least 2 years of registered nurse experience; orthopedic nursing experience and skills.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, including day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week.
- Patient Care: Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:56. Patient populations include orthopedic and medical overflow cases. Nurses provide care for patients with joint replacements, trauma, spine surgery, fractures, gastrointestinal bleeding, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia.
- Clinical Environment: The unit includes some telemetry patients, with monitoring and interpretation supported by house-wide monitor technicians. Respiratory support may include nasal cannula, continuous positive airway pressure, and bilevel positive airway pressure at night. Nurses are not required to titrate drips.
- Scheduling: Self-scheduling is available based on organizational needs. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, and holiday coverage is required every other holiday.
- Orientation: Unit-specific orientation consists of 12 shifts.
- Documentation: Electronic medical record charting is used.
- Workplace Requirements: Professional scrubs in any color, closed-toe shoes, and no artificial nails or nail enhancements. Scrubs are not provided.
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 #1343381. 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 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