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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
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 reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
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Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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