Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS) This position is located on an acute care surgical department with some medical patient overlap due to bed availability. The role involves providing compassionate and skilled patient care across a variety of medical-surgical cases, supporting patient recovery and comfort in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Illinois Registered Nurse license, current CPR/BLS Card, ACLS, with a minimum of 0 years of experience required.
- Schedule: Evenings shift, 12-hour shift hours, requiring a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include delivering high-quality nursing care, monitoring patient status, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in surgical and medical units, familiarity with patient care techs, and comfort working with diverse patient populations.
- Additional Information: The position involves working generally every other weekend, with flexibility on holiday requests, and covers multiple specialized units including cardiac, neonatology, and emergency care. Submission of necessary licenses and certifications is required for application.
- Float: Float rotation may be 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 #1308908. 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