Travel Acute Care Med Surg RN

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:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift acute care position requiring active IL RN licensure and BLS certification.

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 29 beds and a mix of private and semi-private rooms
• Typical census of 22-26 patients with a target of 25
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights
• Patient population includes GI bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, CHF, COVID, comfort measures, osteomyelitis, elderly fall patients, DVT, and pulmonary embolisms
• RNs required to titrate Heparin drips
• 24-hour Charge RN and Crisis RN coverage with an administrative supervisor available as a resource
• 24-hour PCT coverage with a 1:10 PCT-to-patient ratio
• No ventilators on unit; patients may require oxygen up to 6L NC or stable BiPAP/CPAP
• Telemetry monitored remotely by house-wide department using Philips equipment
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with shift report at 7a and 7p
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat for night shift)
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• No call or standby requirements
• Travel RNs float first to other similar med/surg units, excluding ICU and chemo patients
• Uses EPIC EMR

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must be able to attempt IV starts using unit resources when needed
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

• Provide direct patient care for a wide range of medical diagnoses on an acute care Med/Surg unit
• Unit clerk (PCL) provides 24-hour coverage for administrative support
• Inpatient phlebotomy team handles blood draws
• Receive 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Any color scrubs permitted; clinicians must provide their own, no pediatric scrubs
• Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility, though no radius rule restricts eligibility
• Local candidates accepted
• COVID vaccination not required for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-751475. 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

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.