Travel Med Surg Neuro RN

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

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Neuro RN for a Level II Trauma acute care hospital, requiring an active IL license, 2+ years' experience, and NIHSS certification.

• Medical Surgical
  - Neuro unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Average daily census of 32 patients with a 1:6-7 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours (6:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required (OCN preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg work setting experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Telemetry remote monitoring and Rapid Response Team experience required
• Experience with colostomy care, feeding tube care and management required
• Experience accessing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting IVs required
• Experience with Heparin, Insulin, and PCA medication administration required
• Neurological/psychiatric case experience required, including CVA, pre/post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injury
• Surgical drain experience required
• Respiratory case experience required, 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
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

• Provide direct patient care to med/surg and neuro patients in a Level II Trauma center with 372 staffed beds
• Royal blue scrubs required
• RTO requests should ideally be limited to no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility

American Traveler Job  #P-765902. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.