Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,095 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Carbondale, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
Specialty: Med Surg • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 09/07/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks
About the role
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse position located in an inpatient hospital setting. This role involves providing compassionate patient care on a 25-bed unit primarily serving stroke, post-operative, and other medical patients. The position requires adapting to a diverse patient population including stroke, post-operative, wound care, altered mental status, and COPD exacerbations. Excellent communication skills and ability to handle acuity changes are essential.
Schedule
- Day shift, 12-hour shifts
- Minimum of 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend and holiday rotations
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed medical-surgical unit
- Perform Neurogenic Stroke Scale Screening (NIHSS)
- Float rotation may be required
Requirements
- Current, appropriate nursing license
- Certification in Neurogenic Stroke Scale Screening (NIHSS)
- Ability to work three 12-hour shifts per week
Preferred Qualifications
- Stroke certification
- Experience on medical-surgical units
- Willingness to work every other weekend and holiday
Benefits
- 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