Travel Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN - $2,362 per week

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit position requiring prior travel and dedicated neuro unit experience along with an active IL RN license.

• Work in the Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit within an acute care hospital setting
• 54-bed unit with 2 semi-private rooms
• Care for patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience diagnoses, plus some medical overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Nurse aide/PCT support with ratios of 1:9-10 on days and evenings, and 1:10-12 on nights
• Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage 24/7, with charge nurse assisting only when short-staffed
• Titration of drips required, including heparin gtt based on PTT
• House-wide telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors, so RNs are not required to read their own strips
• High flow oxygen used occasionally for stable COVID patients
• 12-hour night shift schedule
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required in rotation with staff, primarily to general unit floors
• Uses EPIC EMR
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• Active IL RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Heparin drip titration experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

• Provide direct nursing care to neuroscience patients including stroke, spine surgery, seizure, and brain tumor cases
• Two-day unit-specific orientation with an educator, followed by a precepted shift caring for patients
• No specific scrub color required, but tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings are permitted while on duty
• Floating travelers to the general unit floor take a full patient assignment; floating outside the general unit only occurs for urgent needs and is limited to competent skill areas with support from a unit-trained nurse
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a reduced local pay rate
• COVID vaccination is not required for consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-741685. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.