Travel Med Surg Neuro RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Neuro RN for a night shift position requiring NIHSS certification and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• Med/Surg Neuro unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Average daily census of 32 patients with a 1:6-7 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours )
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Cerner EMR experience required

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Prior Med/Surg work setting experience required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response experience including telemetry remote monitoring and Rapid Response Team use
• GI case experience including colostomy care and feeding tube management
• IV therapy/phlebotomy skills including port access, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Medication administration experience with Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
• Neurological/psychiatric case experience including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Surgical drain experience required
• Respiratory case experience including chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac experience required
• Continuous bladder irrigation experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred

• Level II Trauma Center with 372 staffed beds
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Provide direct patient care to a medically complex neuro and med/surg population
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous PRN or permanent employees of the Memorial Hospital System must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Parking permit provided at no cost, arranged during orientation

American Traveler Job  #P-765903. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Med/Surg
- Neuro

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.