Travel Neuro Med-Surg Acute 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:
  
  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 Acute unit, requiring Level 1 trauma experience and prior travel nursing experience.

• Acute care setting in a 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg unit with semi-private rooms
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience cases, with some medical overflow
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, with charge nurse not typically taking an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs present with ratios of 1:9-10 on days and evenings, 1:10-12 on nights
• House-wide telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors, so RNs are not required to read their own strips
• RNs required to titrate drips, including heparin based on PTT
• High flow oxygen used rarely for stable COVID patients
• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required in rotation with staff, typically to general unit floor
• Uses EPIC EMR

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior dedicated neuro unit experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Heparin drip titration experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

• Provide direct patient care for a variety of neuroscience diagnoses with some medical overflow
• 2-day unit-specific orientation including computer and unit orientation with an educator, plus 1 day with a preceptor caring for patients
• No scrub color requirement, but tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings are permitted while on duty
• Local candidates considered, with local rate applying to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius restriction for general eligibility
• COVID vaccination not required for this facility
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-766917. 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.