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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
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
nMedical 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.
nJob Details
nnCertifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
nEducation and licensing: Active Illinois RN license or confirmation of application process, valid for the assignment start date
nYears of experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a comparable healthcare setting
nSchedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
nDepartment: Neuro MedSurg Acute, 54 beds, with a focus on neuroscience, stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and related cases
nResponsibilities include: Titration of heparin drips based on PTT, troubleshooting high flow oxygen therapy, reading telemetry strips, and providing patient care within the units protocols
nStaff complement includes: Charge nurse on each shift, house supervisor available 24/7, patient care technicians, and telemetry monitors with Philips equipment
nFloat requirements: Float in rotation with the rest of the staff; float outside the general unit only for urgent needs and with proper skills competency
nOrientation: 2 days for unit-specific training and 1 day of patient care shadowing with a preceptor
nAdditional notes: Compliance with departmental policies including drug-free campus, required documentation, and submission of last four digits of SSN
n nBenefits
nnThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n 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
Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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