Travel Neuro Med-Surg RN

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

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

Assignment Overview

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

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg unit requiring Level 1 trauma experience and prior travel assignment history.

• Acute care setting on a 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg unit (2 semi-private rooms)
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and general neuroscience cases with some medical overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Nurse aide/PCT support present with ratios of 1:9-10 on days and evenings and 1:10-12 on nights
• Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage on every shift, with charge nurses taking assignments only when short-staffed
• 12-hour day shift schedule
• Required to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday, both shifts) and every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required within the general unit rotation, with out-of-unit floats limited to competent skills and paired with a trained nurse
• House-wide telemetry monitoring using Philips monitors eliminates need for nurses to read their own strips
• RNs required to titrate drips, including heparin gtt based on PTT
• High flow oxygen support used occasionally for stable COVID patients
• EPIC EMR used for charting

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Heparin drip titration experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• BSN not required for this position

• Provide direct patient care for a complex neuroscience population including stroke, spine, seizure, and brain tumor patients
• Unit orientation consists of 2 days covering computer systems and unit specifics with an educator, plus 1 day of patient care with a preceptor
• No scrub color requirement, but tattoos must be covered while on duty and only ear piercings are permitted
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a reduced local rate
• Candidates who have not previously worked permanently for this health system are eligible to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-765102. 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.