Travel Nurse RN - Neurology

Travel Neuro RN – 12-Hour Nights | Peoria, IL – 13-Week Travel Assignment

Location:

Peoria, IL 61637 – Level 1 trauma center acute neuro med-surg (54 beds).

Specialty:
Neurology. Discipline: RN.

Start Date:

ASAP. Duration: 13 weeks (4/27/2026 – 7/27/2026). Shift: 12-hour nights. Hours per week: 36 guaranteed.

Estimated weekly pay: $2,130 – $2,250 (Travel RN pay).

Employment type:

Travel. Charting system: EPIC (electronic charting experience required). Weekend requirement: every other weekend. Holiday requirement: every other holiday.

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care for patients with neurological conditions including stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, and head injuries.
• Perform focused neuro assessments and manage neuro-specific therapies, including titration of heparin drips.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team: charge nurses, house supervisors, physicians, and patient care techs.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient education accurately in EPIC.
• Float to other hospital units as required, delivering care within your scope of practice.
• Participate in a comprehensive 2-day orientation with educator and preceptor support to ensure a safe transition into the unit. Orientation consists of 12 hours and is not included in guaranteed hours.
• Adhere to hospital policies related to professional appearance, safety, and patient care standards.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (or proof of application in process).
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year recent neuro unit experience (dedicated Neuro Med-Surg).
• Level 1 trauma experience required; experience with high‑acuity neuro patients preferred.
• Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers).
• Clinical skills: heparin titration based on PTT, neuro assessments, seizure and stroke care.
• Ability and willingness to float to other inpatient units as needed.
• Negative drug screen required (OSF is a drug-free campus).

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare
• Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job : #474693.