Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Floor RN
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,290/week

Overview

Start Date11/30/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,290/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor, working in an acute care setting on a 43-bed orthopedic unit. The position provides care for medical-surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma patients with fractures while supporting safe patient outcomes through collaborative nursing practice.

Job Details

Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); at least 2 years of clinical experience; experience with postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical care.
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend requirement, with weekend shifts scheduled Friday and Saturday nights.
Clinical Responsibilities: Care for a wide variety of medical-surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma patients with fractures; manage patient assignments with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:56 on night shifts; collaborate with patient care technicians and the charge nurse; monitor patients receiving continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and heated high-flow therapy and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
Additional Information: The unit provides care in a Level I trauma setting. Travel nurses may occasionally float to other medical-surgical floors. Professional appearance is required, and tattoos and piercings must be covered. A negative drug screen is required.

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 #1343190. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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Pros

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Cons

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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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