Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Night Shifts in an acute care setting. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, and head injuries. It requires experience on a dedicated neuro unit and with Level 1 trauma patients.
Job Details
Position Description:
The role involves caring for patients in a 54-bed neuroscience unit with a focus on stroke, spine surgery, seizure management, brain tumors, and head injuries. Nurses will work a 12-hour night shift, with staffing ratios of 1:5-6 on nights, and assist with high-flow oxygen therapy and titratable drips such as Heparin GTT based on PTT. The unit operates with a dedicated charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, with nurse aides/patient care techs on duty. Orientation includes 2 days of unit-specific training plus patient care with a preceptor.
Required Qualifications:
BLS (AHA), NIHSS certifications; active Illinois license or proof of application; at least 1 year of relevant nursing experience; previous neuro unit experience; Level 1 trauma patient care experience; experience working with titratable drips and telemetry monitors; flexible with floating in rotation; able to read telemetry strips; working knowledge of Phillips telemetry monitors.
Schedule:
12-hour night shifts, with an expected minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/31/2026 and ending on 11/30/2026. Every other weekend and holiday work required.
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 With Telemetry
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
