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Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,095 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Carbondale, IL · 3 wk ago
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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

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