Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,770 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Arlington Heights, IL
$1,770/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/06/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The healthcare professional specializing in Medical Surgical Nursing on the night shift in Arlington Heights, Illinois, will provide advanced patient care for a neuro patient population, including stroke, neurosurgical, and seizure patients. The role involves maintaining high-quality clinical standards and collaborating closely with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Illinois Nursing License, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, experience with EPIC charting, and at least 2 years of strong Medical Surgical (Med/Surg) nursing experience, preferably with neuro patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with neuro patient populations including stroke, spine, cranial, ENT, and seizure patients.
- Additional Information: Nurse to patient ratio is 1/5 or 1/6. Must be flexible to float as needed to other Medical Surgical units. Incorporates every other weekend work. Must complete orientation on Wednesday and Thursday, including 10 hours of non-billable orientation and 8 hours of Epic training, followed by 12 hours on the unit. Submission of an updated resume, skills checklist (completed within the past 12 months), one reference (within the past 12 months), and Illinois license verification is required before start date.
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 #1300814. 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 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