Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,122/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.94
- Weekly
- $2,122
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,344
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.94/hour — 28% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,334 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 312 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 419 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your nursing expertise to Peoria as a travel Registered Nurse supporting a surgical acute unit on a 13-week contract. Working 12-hour nights, you will care for post-operative surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients while managing dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NG tubes, central lines, and TPN. This assignment is a great fit for an RN who brings post-operative experience, sound critical-thinking skills, and a calm, team-oriented approach to overnight care. Night-shift adventure included.
Weather
Peoria generally offers crisp, comfortable seasonal weather with refreshing outdoor conditions and changing scenery. It is a pleasant time to explore the area between shifts, whether you prefer a walk along the riverfront or a scenic drive beyond the city.
Fun Things To Do
• Riverfront Exploration: Walk along the Illinois River, visit the Riverfront Museum, and enjoy views from the downtown waterfront.
• Wildlife Adventure: Spend a day at Wildlife Prairie Park, featuring wooded trails, native animals, and open prairie landscapes.
• Springfield Day Trip: Visit the Illinois State Capitol, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and historic sites in the state capital.
• Starved Rock Day Trip: Explore the canyons, waterfalls, and hiking trails at Starved Rock State Park.
• Local Arts and Dining: Enjoy galleries, performances, restaurants, and seasonal events throughout Peoria’s downtown and Warehouse District.
Job Specifics
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:30 PM–7:30 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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