Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/05/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Night Shifts in an acute care setting. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, and head injuries. It requires experience on a dedicated neuro unit and with Level 1 trauma patients.

• Position
  
  Description:
  
  The role involves caring for patients in a 54-bed neuroscience unit with a focus on stroke, spine surgery, seizure management, brain tumors, and head injuries. Nurses will work a 12-hour night shift, with staffing ratios of 1:5-6 on nights, and assist with high-flow oxygen therapy and titratable drips such as Heparin GTT based on PTT. The unit operates with a dedicated charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, with nurse aides/patient care techs on duty.
  
  Orientation includes 2 days of unit-specific training plus patient care with a preceptor.

• Required Qualifications:
  
  BLS (AHA), NIHSS certifications; active Illinois license or proof of application; at least 1 year of relevant nursing experience; previous neuro unit experience;
  Level 1 trauma patient care experience; experience working with titratable drips and telemetry monitors; flexible with floating in rotation; able to read telemetry strips; working knowledge of Phillips telemetry monitors.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour night shifts, with an expected minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/31/2026 and ending on 11/30/2026. Every other weekend and holiday work required.

• 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 . 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus