Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor

Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in medical surgical orthopedics is sought for a facility in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing care on an orthopedic unit with a focus on postoperative surgical and trauma patients. The position offers the opportunity to work night shifts in an acute care setting within a division that emphasizes quality patient care.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) required
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in medical surgical or postoperative orthopedic care; experience with trauma cases preferable
• Department Details:
  • Unit has 43 all-private beds
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4-5 on day shifts, 1:5-6 on night shifts
  • Common patient diagnoses include medical surgical cases, postoperative orthopedic patients, and trauma with fractures
  • Staff includes charge nurses and house supervisors available 24/7
  • PCTs assist with patient care at ratios of 1:7-8
  • Telemetry monitors (Phillips) are used hospital-wide, with RNs expected to read their own strips and troubleshoot equipment, including Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, etc.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Active Illinois license or confirmation of application initiation
  • Last four digits of clinician`s SSN, requested time off, and department-specific onboarding notes
  • Dress code: Any color of scrubs, professional appearance, tattoos and piercings must be covered
  • Orientation: Two days of department-specific training
  • Floating: First to float to other medical-surgical floors, if needed
  • No call or standby requirements
  • Department adheres to a non-billable orientation of 12 hours, with no guaranteed hours during orientation
• Position Notes:
  • Local rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles
  • Shift notes: Nights only, with every other weekend requiring Saturday/Sunday day shift and Friday/Saturday night shift coverage
  • Department notes: Wide variety of medical and trauma cases, post-op surgical care, general med-surg experience preferred

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

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