Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,115/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse Nights The organization is seeking a qualified RN specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry to join the team for a short-term assignment. This role involves caring for patients with neurological and trauma-related conditions on an acute care unit, with an emphasis on trauma experience, neuro unit background, and previous travel experience.
Job Details
- Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Education and licensing: Active Illinois RN license or confirmation of application process, valid for the assignment start date
- Years of experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a comparable healthcare setting
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
- Department: Neuro MedSurg Acute, 54 beds, with a focus on neuroscience, stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and related cases
- Responsibilities include: Titration of heparin drips based on PTT, troubleshooting high flow oxygen therapy, reading telemetry strips, and providing patient care within the units protocols
- Staff complement includes: Charge nurse on each shift, house supervisor available 24/7, patient care technicians, and telemetry monitors with Philips equipment
- Float requirements: Float in rotation with the rest of the staff; float outside the general unit only for urgent needs and with proper skills competency
- Orientation: 2 days for unit-specific training and 1 day of patient care shadowing with a preceptor
- Additional notes: Compliance with departmental policies including drug-free campus, required documentation, and submission of last four digits of SSN
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
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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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