Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,770 per week

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: 08/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical (MS) nursing is sought for a healthcare facility located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This role involves providing direct patient care on a medical-surgical unit, including neuro patient populations such as stroke, neurosurgical, seizure, and ENT patients. The position requires adherence to clinical standards and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, 2+ years of experience in Medical Surgical (MS) nursing, including strong proficiency with EPIC charting. Experience with neuro patient populations such as stroke, neurosurgical, seizure, and ENT patients preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in Neuro or neurological patient care.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other Medical Surgical units as needed.
• Additional Information: Nurse-patient ratio is approximately 1/5 or 1/6. Orientation will occur on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with 10 hours non-billable and 8 hours dedicated to Epic training and 12 hours on the unit. Orientation hours are scheduled before the start date. Candidates must submit an updated resume, skills checklist completed within 12 months, and one reference completed within 12 months. Credentials must be verified prior to orientation.

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 #1289882. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus