Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,290/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Orthopedic RN Local, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for a diverse patient population, including postoperative orthopedic, trauma, and medical-surgical cases. The role offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped unit with a focus on postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical nursing.
Job Details:
- Location: Illinois
- Position: RN, Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week minimum
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- End Date: 02/08/2027
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation of application process, BLS certification from AHA, two years of clinical experience, high school diploma or equivalent.
- Duties include managing wide variety of medical-surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma patients, with patient ratios of 1:4-5 on day shifts.
- Nurse: Patient ratios: 1:4-5; PCT: 1:7-8; equipment troubleshooting for CPAP, heated high flow, vents, BiPAP, and telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors.
- Shift & Scheduling: 12-hour shifts for travel staff with every other weekend requirement (Saturday/Sunday day shift and Friday/Saturday night shift).
- Floating: Travel RNs are first to float to other medical-surgical floors as needed.
- Dress Code: Any color scrubs, professional appearance, tattoos and piercings must be covered.
- Charting System: EPIC
- Additional Information: No call or standby requirement; unit includes a charge nurse and house supervisor; orientation includes two days.
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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