From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
A travel staffing company based in Maywood, Illinois—about 12 miles west of Chicago—that places nurses on assignments in acute care hospitals nationwide.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
Recent travel postings show weekly gross pay around $2,078 to $2,334 depending on specialty, with weekly direct deposit and transparent numbers before you accept.
For travel nursesSources
Benefits start on day one—health, vision, dental, life insurance, and paid sick leave—plus 401K eligibility and housing stipends.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2025Source: medahealthstaffing.comOther clinicians specifically recommend Meda Health when you are taking your first travel assignment.
For travel nursesSources
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: all 2 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Maywood
Nursing here
- Career development
Professional growth via exposure to varied healthcare settings and skill-building on travel assignments
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Sources
As of 2025Source: medahealthstaffing.com- Tuition support
50% continuing education reimbursement
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Sources
As of 2025Source: medahealthstaffing.com- Scheduling
Travel contracts commonly 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, durations 12-13 weeks
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Sources
As of 2025Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
Day-one health, vision, dental, life insurance, paid sick leave; 401K eligibility; 50% continuing education reimbursement; housing stipends; tax-free travel and meal reimbursements; OT and referral bonuses.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry RN Asheville estimated annual 72000-108000; pay based on 12-hour shifts 36 hrs/week with tax-free stipend
As of 2025
Sources
- Benefits
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse weekly gross $2,334 per week
As of 2026
- Benefits
Travel MS/Tele RN weekly gross $2,134 per week
As of 2026
- Benefits
Travel OR RN Santa Rosa CA $2,059 per week
As of 2026
- Benefits
OR nurse Templeton CA weekly gross around $3,000
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
Weekly pay direct to bank; housing stipends; tax-free travel and meal reimbursements; OT pay; referral bonuses; transparent pre-accept pay
As of 2025
- Benefits
Benefits start day 1: health, vision, dental, life insurance, paid sick leave; 401K eligibility; 50% continuing education reimbursement
As of 2025
- Benefits
Competitive pay, health insurance, and travel stipends for travel Med Surg/Telemetry RN
As of 2025
Sources
The units
MICU
Employer posting seeks Travel Medical ICU RN for acute care hospital; 12 weeks; 36 hrs/week; 12-hour nights; 2+ years exp; BLS/ACLS.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedMed Surg / Telemetry
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry RN assignment in Asheville; 13 weeks starting 11/02/2025; 36 hrs/week; 12-hour nights.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comMS/Tele
Meda Health seeks MS Tele RN for travel assignment in acute care hospital; at least two years experience required.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedOR
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse roles posted at weekly rates including $2,334 and $2,059.
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Source location unconfirmedICU
Travel ICU Registered Nurse posting referenced for Meda Health in Roaring Spring PA area listings.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Good for first-time travelers
- Commenters recommend Meda Health specifically for healthcare workers taking their first travel assignment.
Sources
- Technology and tight-knit team
- Clinician notes Meda Health has substantial technology supporting the clinician experience and a tight-knit team.
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As of 2026Source: instagram.com- Apply via Adni app for rewards
- Meda Health jobs can be applied to on the Adni app with reward points earned on apply and accept.
Sources
As of 2026Source: instagram.com
The hard parts
Illinois is not a compact-license state, so you need a separate Illinois license before you can start.
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?
Common questions
Does Meda Health hire new grads?
All 2 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Meda Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Meda Health
Travel LTC Registered Nurse (RN)
$2,000–$2,129/week
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Travel contract
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Travel contract
Sources
- instagram.com/reel/Cx8dk8GxF-8
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026
- instagram.com/reel/DTVMnXxF_kU
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026
- instagram.com/reel/DQE8N4TDgaz
Nursing here · as of 2026
- instagram.com/reel/DNgJoWyutT6
What nurses say · as of 2026
- instagram.com/reel/DFyTDJ5Sj81
What nurses say · as of 2026
- medahealthstaffing.com/allied-health-travel
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-07-27 · 2026 · 2025
- talents.vaia.com/companies/meda-health/travel-registered-nurse-med-surg-telemetry-40922454
Nursing here · as of 2025
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