Travel Neuro ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  Neuro ICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU night shift position requiring critical care skills such as ventriculostomy management and acute stroke care.

• Acute care setting in an 18-bed Neuro ICU
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Patient population includes ventric patients, strokes with/without tPA, and post-craniectomy cases
• Manages ventriculostomies, arterial lines, central lines, and ventilators
• Titrates a wide variety of drips per physician orders
• Reads and interprets own telemetry strips using Philips monitors, with a dedicated tele tech on every shift
• Supported by charge nurses and 24/7 house supervisor coverage
• Nurse aide/PCT support available at a 9:1 ratio
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating every other holiday required
• Travelers float first to any unit in the hospital, including intermediate care (1:3 ratio) and general floors (1:4 ratio)
• No call or standby requirements

• Active IL RN license or proof application has been initiated
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification and experience with acute stroke management required
• Experience with ventriculostomy, ventilators, arterial lines, and central lines required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• BSN not required
• Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels

• Provide critical care nursing to complex neurological and neurosurgical patients
• Troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow devices
• Unit-specific orientation includes 20 hours (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
• Local candidates within 50 miles are eligible for a local rate but no radius rule applies to eligibility
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-762616. 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 - Neuro ICU

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.