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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor Nurse Night Shift Location Pending. This role involves providing specialized care on a post-acute rehab unit with a focus on neuro, neurosurgery, amputations, multi-trauma, cardiac, and complex medical patients. The position requires strong neuro skills and adherence to unit-specific protocols, including participating in team conferences and learning QRP and rehab documentation.
Job Details
- Position: RN - Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor, Nights
- Schedule: 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week minimum
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or initiation of application process, BLS certification, 1 year of relevant nursing experience, knowledge of neuro patient care, and strong neuro skills.
- Common diagnoses / patient types: Neuro, neurosurgery, amputations, multi-trauma, cardiac, complex medical patients (including trachs but no vents).
- Additional responsibilities: Attend team conferences, learn QRP and rehab documentation, perform triage and patient monitoring using tele packs, and participate in orientation including 2 days of class and 2-3 days with a preceptor.
- Float: Float to LTAC/med-surg units as needed; no float to HAU unless trained.
- Dress Code: Any color scrubs, no T-shirts unless approved.
- Charting System: EPIC
- CMS bed count: 29 beds with a 5:1 day and 6:1 night nurse-patient ratio.
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 #1337389. 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 Rehabilitation 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