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: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical Acute Care position in Illinois requiring an active IL RN license and recent hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Medical-Surgical Acute Care unit of an acute care hospital
• Care for general medicine patients with diverse diagnoses
• Unit features 18 beds with a mix of private and one semi-private room
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights
• Uses Epic EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with shift report at 7a and 7p
• Weekend work is required every other weekend (Fri/Sat nights)
• Holiday rotation required as per policy
• Travel RNs are the first to float to other units as needed
• No on-call responsibility
• Care includes the use of Heparin drips (titration required) and oxygen therapy up to 6L NC, with stable BiPAP/CPAP as needed
• Patient telemetry is monitored remotely via the hospital's telemetry department
• RNs are expected to attempt IV starts and utilize unit resources if unsuccessful
• Inpatient phlebotomy team and pharmacy staff are available 24/7
• Unit is supported by two patient care techs per shift and a unit clerk with 24-hour coverage
• 24-hour charge RN coverage and house supervisor support are available on the unit
• Hospitalist and intensivist coverage is provided 24/7
• Travel RNs typically receive a 12-hour orientation shift with a preceptor
• Any color scrubs may be worn, provided by the RN (no pediatric prints)

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS, AHA) certification required
• At least 1 year of recent hospital RN experience preferred
• Experience starting IVs and managing Heparin drips
• Charting experience with Epic preferred
• References must include a supervisor from within the last 12 months and a peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years
• Nursys verification required for consideration
• All licenses and certifications must be currently active

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-649905. 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

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