Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor (MS) registered nurses are needed for a night shift position in a high-acuity inpatient surgical unit. The role involves caring for patients with a variety of diagnoses including neuro procedures, joint replacements, and various surgical interventions, with a focus on administering medications, interpreting telemetry strips, and managing complex patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts starting at 7:00 PM with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (AHA), NIHSS certification, at least 2 years of surgical nursing experience, EPIC electronic health record experience, total joint experience, understanding of PCA pumps and sepsis management, and experience with TPN and Lipids.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with narcotic administration, titration of drips, and telemetry interpretation.
- Float: Float to like units only; floating to higher acuity units would involve assisting as a help as opposed to patient load.
- Additional Information: The unit is fast-paced with a heavy patient load, including up to 12 surgical admissions per day. The orientation includes a 12-hour shift on the shift of hire with first-day orientation lasting 12-14 hours. The unit uses EPIC for charting and requires NURSE to be familiar with telemetry strips. The staff may include LPNs, CNAs, and equipment such as CPAP and vents.
- Certification Requirements: BLS (AHA), NIHSS.
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 . 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
