Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Springfield, 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:
The Medical Surgical Floor (MS) registered nurse position is located in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to adult patients with a variety of diagnoses, including urology and nephrology conditions, kidney transplants, and surgical procedures. The position requires a dedicated professional capable of working within a fast-paced environment and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12 hours (1845-0715), minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois registered nurse license; BLS certification; minimum 2 years of experience in medical/surgical nursing; experience with telemetry and emergency response teams; knowledge of genitourinary/renal case management including hemodialysis; proficiency in IV therapy, medication administration including Heparin, and respiratory care such as CPAP/BiPAP; familiarity with isolation precautions and wound care; Cerner electronic charting system experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in trauma level I or level II settings, community hospital experience, and prior travel nursing experience
- Open to accommodating block schedule: Yes, but not guaranteed
- Float: Will float within scope to other Medical Surgical units as needed
- Weekend REQ: Will work every other weekend
- Additional Information: The unit discharges and admits a significant patient volume daily, with a typical census of 23 patients on a 25-bed unit. Patients primarily have diagnoses related to urology/nephrology, kidney transplant, and common medical surgical conditions such as UTI, pneumonia, and cellulitis. Procedures involve continuous bladder irrigation, urinary catheter management, and post-operative kidney transplant care. Equipment includes central and peripheral IV lines, urinary catheters, chest tubes, JP drains, nephrostomy tubes, and ileal conduits. Travel compliance and licensure requirements must be met prior to submission.
- Certifications: BLS, active IL RN license, AHA or Red Cross certifications (RQI cards not accepted)
- Other: Must have or be in process of obtaining Illinois license; RTO restrictions ideally no more than 5 days; no on-call requirement; orientation includes 32 hours of virtual training before start date.
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 #1319117. 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