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 seeks an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute position in Illinois, requiring trauma experience and active IL state licensure.
Responsibilities
- Work on a 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit in an acute care hospital setting
- Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and neuroscience cases, with some medical overflow
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 at night
- Night shifts consist of three 12-hour shifts, 1900-0700, with every other weekend and holiday rotation required
- RNs titrate heparin drips based on PTT, and prior heparin gtt experience is required
- Charge nurse and house supervisor are present 24/7
- Support provided by nurse aides and patient care techs
- Floating required in rotation with staff, with additional support when floated outside the home unit
- Epic charting system is used
- Main responsibilities include caring for neurological and medical overflow patients, titrating drips, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
- Unit uses Phillips telemetry monitors, but nurses are not responsible for reading strips
- RNs may work with high flow oxygen for stable COVID patients, though this is rare on the unit
- Dress code requires tattoos to be covered and no visible piercings except ears; no specific scrub color required
- Two days of orientation provided with educator and preceptor
- No call or standby requirements
- Holiday and every other weekend coverage is expected
- Local candidates are accepted, with local rates applied if residing within 50 miles
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered IL RN license required at time of consideration
- BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum of 1 year of RN experience, including prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit
- Level 1 trauma experience required
- Must have previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Experience titrating heparin drips required
- Ability to complete physical demands of neuro med-surg nursing
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-627208. 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
About American Traveler
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.
