Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical With Telemetry. This acute-care position supports patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neurological conditions. The role requires experience in a Level I trauma setting, prior travel nursing experience, and previous work on a dedicated neurological unit.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification. Level I trauma experience. Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not accepted. Previous experience working on a dedicated neurological unit.

Experience managing titrated heparin infusions based on partial thromboplastin time.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure disorders, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neuroscience conditions.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments generally range from 1:45 on day shifts and 1:56 on night shifts. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, with Saturday and Sunday considered weekend days. Holiday coverage is required every other holiday. Nurses may manage high-flow oxygen for stable patients when clinically appropriate. Housewide telemetry is used, and nurses are not required to independently interpret telemetry strips. Unit orientation includes computer training, unit-specific education, and supervised patient care with a preceptor. Scrub colors are not specified; tattoos must be covered while on duty, and piercings are limited to the ears.

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 1346123. 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 With Telemetry About 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus