Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Dixon, 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 Floor Nurse providing care on an acute medical-surgical unit during 12-hour night shifts. The role supports patients with conditions including non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, sepsis, and acute kidney injury. The position includes telemetry monitoring, collaboration with patient care technicians and respiratory therapy, and participation in rotating weekend and holiday coverage.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; at least 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience; Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) experience.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., averaging 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday coverage is typically required every other rotation.
- Additional Information: The medical-surgical unit provides care for patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, sepsis, and acute kidney injury. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5, with ratios occasionally increasing to 1:7. Telemetry monitoring is provided, with rhythm strips read by monitoring technicians and reviewed by nurses throughout the shift. Nurses are not required to titrate drips. Patient care technicians and respiratory therapy support are available. Department-specific orientation consists of one shift.
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 #1341494. 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