Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Long Term Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Long Term Care Nurse, LTC, with extensive experience in acute care settings, is needed for a night shift position within a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized nursing care to a diverse patient population, including respiratory, post-surgical, wound care, and cardiac patients, with emphasis on PEG tube, CVC/PICC/Midline, and tracheostomy management.
Job Details
- Position: Long Term Care Nurse (LTC) for the night shift (7:30 PM 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week.
- Qualifications: Valid Illinois license or confirmation of application initiation, active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred but not required, minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, and familiarity with PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline care, and tracheostomy management.
- Responsibilities: Managing critical patient conditions such as respiratory failure, post-surgical recovery, and post-trauma care. Performing titratable drip management, troubleshooting respiratory equipment, and reading telemetry strips.
- Unit Conditions: 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios, availability of respiratory therapy equipment, telemonitoring, and a house supervisor present 24/7.
- Orientation: Classroom training as per organizational policy plus two shifts on the unit with a preceptor.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday rotations, with a 12-hour turnaround policy for shift cancellations every 13 weeks.
- Submission Requirements: Last four digits of SSN, confirmation of Illinois license application, and understanding of the organization's drug-free policy.
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 #1309416. 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 / Long Term Care
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