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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2025
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute position on night shift with required IL licensure and trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care hospital setting on the Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit
• 54-bed unit with nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience cases, with some medical overflow
• Care involves titrating heparin drips and working with neuro-specific cases
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Night shifts consist of three 12-hour shifts, 1900-0700, with every other weekend and holiday required
• Floating required between general units with assignment based on competency and support from unit-trained nurse if floated outside general area
• House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors; nurses are not required to interpret strips
• Charge nurse and house supervisor on duty 24/7, with charge nurse not taking assignments unless necessary for safe ratios
• Support staff includes nurse aids and patient care techs with standard ratios provided
• No COVID vaccination required
• No specific scrub color required; tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings allowed while on duty
• Two-day orientation provided that includes computer and unit-specific training
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage is expected
• Applicants with a permanent address within 50 miles are eligible at local rates
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
• Previous travel nurse experience required
• Experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Level 1 trauma experience is mandatory
• Valid BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required upon consideration
• Must have experience with titrating heparin drips
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-627209. 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

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