Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Lincoln, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,990/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS/Tele) Registered Nurse (RN) is needed in Lincoln, Illinois. The position involves working in a critical access, magnet, and teaching facility with a level trauma designation. The RN will provide specialized care on a 30-bed unit, primarily during night shifts of 3x12 hours (1830-0700). Candidates must bring their Illinois license on the first day. The role requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience, with a focus on telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and complex patient care.
Job Details:
- Location: Lincoln, Illinois
- Shift: 3x12 Nights (1830-0700)
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Required Qualifications: Illinois license, ACLS, BLS, minimum 3 years experience, Cerner EMR familiarity, candidate must be pre-closed at the time of submission, SSN and DOB required at submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: NIHSS certification, experience with renal failure patients, total joint replacements, external CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), wound vacs, and blood product administration.
- Additional information:
- Experience with interpretation of dysrhythmias and management of cardiac protocols such as titration of insulin and vasoactive drips.
- Skills in nasogastric feeding tube care, IV therapy including ports, PICC lines, and central lines, as well as tracheostomy management.
- Knowledge of infection control practices, wound care, and use of rapid response teams.
- Open to discussing schedule requests and time off with the manager.
- Candidate must review and understand the job requirements, complete all compliance and orientation modules before start, and confirm housing arrangements.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Lincoln, IL
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