From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You are not walking into a Santa Fe hospital floor when you look at Med Ninjas—you are talking with a staffing agency that places travel, per diem, PRN, contract-to-perm, and locum clinicians.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
One recent travel posting showed about $2,200 weekly gross on a 13-week contract, so you can price the assignment before you submit.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-07-28CRNA placements list bread-and-butter case mix plus Level II trauma work, with shifts like 7a–3p, 7a–5p, or 7a–7p and call around 1:6.
For experienced nursesSources
CRNA packages describe health, vision, and dental; paid malpractice with tail; CME time and expense; paid time away; retirement savings; plus call stipends and shift differentials.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Travel nurses: all 3 roles are travel contracts
Not a fit
- New grads: all 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Urbana
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
CRNA posting states accepting new graduate candidates
Med Ninjas · employer research
Sources
As of 2026- Charting system
Epic
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- Scheduling
CRNA shifts 7a-3p, 7a-5p, or 7a-7p; call 1:6 with post-call day off optional/preferred. Travel PCU 12-hr days 0700 with 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks; on-call/holidays may be required.
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Sources
As of 2026Source: medninjas.com- Floating
Travelers first to float within facility and to alternate locations within 20 miles and all trained areas including ED and holding/PresNow ED-UC.
Med Ninjas · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: medninjas.com
Benefits
CRNA packages cite health, vision, dental; paid malpractice with tail; CME time and expense (one line lists $2,500); paid time away; retirement savings; call stipends and shift differentials; relocation reimbursement when applicable; stepped recruitment bonuses.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
CRNA compensation by years of licensure: 0-4 yrs $210,080 (1880 hrs) or $232,419 (2080 hrs); 5+ yrs $230,880 (1880 hrs) or $255,424 (2080 hrs); placement at Samaritan Hospital Macon
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Locum CRNA Mason City IA predicted salary range $72,000-$108,000/year; rates described as open and negotiable
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
CRNA recruitment bonuses: starting $25k; 6 months $50k; Year 2 $25k; Year 3 quality incentive start $10k
As of 2026
- Relocation
CRNA relocation allowance if applicable; reimbursement-based up to contracted amount by distance
As of 2026
- Benefits
CME allowance $2,500 for Certified Registered Nurse opening via Med Ninjas
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
CRNA benefits package includes health/vision/dental, paid malpractice with tail, CME time & expense, paid time away, retirement savings; call stipends and shift differentials available
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- Med surgDays 11 open
- ObservationDays 11 open
- OncologyNights 11 open
PCU/Telemetry
NM travel PCU day role in Albuquerque requires 2 yrs in 18+ bed tele/PCU, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, BCA exam; 13 weeks; first to float incl. ED within 20 miles.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: medninjas.comPACU
CO RN PACU travel posting requires 2 years PACU experience plus BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA) and CO RN license; day shift with evening/weekend call.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: medninjas.comCRNA / Anesthesia
CRNA placements include bread-and-butter cases (OB, bariatric, vascular, urology) at one site; Iowa Level II trauma with epidurals, spines, hearts.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Persistent recruiter outreach
- Nurse reported being repeatedly contacted by Med Ninjas agency for nearly a year despite lack of interest.
Sources
As of 2026Source: reddit.com- COVID sick pay dispute
- Travel nurse stated they contracted COVID on assignment with Med Ninjas and the agency refused related pay.
Sources
As of 2026Source: reddit.com
The hard parts
Some nurses say Med Ninjas kept calling for nearly a year after they showed no interest, and another travel nurse reported the agency refused COVID-related pay after they got sick on assignment.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Urbana, IL
Anchored by Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana blends high-acuity clinical practice with an easygoing, micro-urban rhythm. Step off shift into brick-paved historic neighborhoods, walking trails at Meadowbrook Park, and Saturday mornings at Market at the Square—all while stretching your paycheck with a cost of living about 7% below the national average.
Browse roles in Urbana- Metro price level · Urbana area
- 7% below the national average
- BEA index 92.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $972/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $45,346/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Med Ninjas hire new grads?
All 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (1), observation (1) and oncology (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Med Ninjas, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Med Ninjas
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
$2,350–$2,400/week
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Travel contract
Medical-Surgical Oncology Floor Registered Nurse
Up to $2,232/week
- RN
- Night shift
- Travel contract
Registered Nurse - Observation Unit
$2,200–$2,400/week
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Travel contract
Sources
- facebook.com/groups/TravelRNJobGroup/posts/3571016056447855
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- medninjas.com/services/why-healthcare-staffing
Employer website
- medninjas.com/job/nm-rn-pcu-day-6368-ph-3
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- medninjas.com/job/co-rn-pacu
Nursing here
- reddit.com/r/TravelNursing/comments/1ninrhn/agency_wont_leave_me_alone
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/TravelNursing/comments/1hsqm1j/covid_pay
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/med-ninjas/certified-registered-nurse-anesthetist-crna-37249315
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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