- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 08/31/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Mattoon, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) position available in the Illinois area. This role involves providing care on a general medical observation unit, managing conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, infections, and urinary tract infections. The nurse must be comfortable with Bi-Pap and high-flow oxygen therapy. The position offers a 12-hour daytime schedule on a 36- or 48-hour contract basis.
Job Details:
- Location: 1000 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE, MATTOON, Illinois, 61938
- Schedule: 12-hour days, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); minimum of 2 years experience in medical-surgical nursing; valid and verifiable permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Bi-Pap and high-flow oxygen therapy.
- Additional Information: The position requires working every other weekend. A cover sheet is required for application submission. No local candidates are accepted; verification of permanent address is necessary.
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 #1301544. 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