Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,285/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical (MS) units, located in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing patient care for general medical and surgical patients within an 18-bed unit that features predominantly private rooms. The position requires working night shifts, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts, and includes weekend and holiday rotation responsibilities.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) with weekend (Saturday/Sunday nights or Friday/Saturday nights) and holiday rotation.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or confirmation that application has been initiated; Minimum of 1 year hospital experience; BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification preferred for Charge RN position; experience with titrating drips such as Heparin; ability to read telemetry strips and handle patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC, BiPAP/CPAP (nightly or PRN).
- Responsibilities: Managing patient care for general medical patients, including titration of drips, reading telemetry strips (via Phillips monitors), and utilizing unit resources such as inpatient phlebotomy and RT services.
- Additional Information: Travel RNs are typically oriented with one 12-hour shift alongside a unit preceptor. Float requirements include assignment to other units as needed; no call or standby required. Staff are expected to wear any color scrubs, providing their own, with no pediatric scrubs permitted.
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.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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