Travel Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Floor RN - $2,340 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Peoria, IL
$2,340/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
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: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in medical surgical orthopedics is sought for a facility in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing care on an orthopedic unit with a focus on postoperative surgical and trauma patients. The position offers the opportunity to work night shifts in an acute care setting within a division that emphasizes quality patient care.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor
- Location: Peoria, Illinois
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) required
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in medical surgical or postoperative orthopedic care; experience with trauma cases preferable
- Department Details:
- Unit has 43 all-private beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4-5 on day shifts, 1:5-6 on night shifts
- Common patient diagnoses include medical surgical cases, postoperative orthopedic patients, and trauma with fractures
- Staff includes charge nurses and house supervisors available 24/7
- PCTs assist with patient care at ratios of 1:7-8
- Telemetry monitors (Phillips) are used hospital-wide, with RNs expected to read their own strips and troubleshoot equipment, including Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, etc.
- Additional Requirements:
- Active Illinois license or confirmation of application initiation
- Last four digits of clinician's SSN, requested time off, and department-specific onboarding notes
- Dress code: Any color of scrubs, professional appearance, tattoos and piercings must be covered
- Orientation: Two days of department-specific training
- Floating: First to float to other medical-surgical floors, if needed
- No call or standby requirements
- Department adheres to a non-billable orientation of 12 hours, with no guaranteed hours during orientation
- Position Notes:
- Local rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles
- Shift notes: Nights only, with every other weekend requiring Saturday/Sunday day shift and Friday/Saturday night shift coverage
- Department notes: Wide variety of medical and trauma cases, post-op surgical care, general med-surg experience preferred
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 #1284630. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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