Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Medical Surgical with Telemetry nurses position is based in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care on a dedicated neuro unit within an acute care setting. The assignment requires clinical expertise in trauma, neuro conditions, and telemetry monitoring, supporting the hospital's commitment to high-quality patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation that application has been initiated; BLS (AHA), NIHSS certifications; at least 1 year of clinical experience; experience working on a dedicated neuro unit; trauma level 1 experience; prior travel experience (no first-time travelers).
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous neuro ICU or specialized neuroscience experience; experience titrating drips, specifically heparin gtt based on PTT.
- Float: Float in rotation with the rest of the staff; general unit traveler floats to other general unit floors as needed, performing skills within competence levels.
- Responsibilities: Managing neuro patients, including stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, and overflow medical cases; troubleshooting high flow oxygen equipment for stable COVID-19 patients; reading telemetry strips from Phillips monitors; collaborating with charge nurses and house supervisors.
- Additional Information: The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 during day shifts and 1:5-6 during nights; staffing aims to accommodate requests and maintain ratios; orientation includes 2 days of computer and unit-specific training, plus 1 day with a preceptor.
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 #1284722. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
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