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
- 1,399 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 370 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 ($65.95/hour across 433 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel contract as an Orthopedic Registered Nurse in Peoria, Illinois. Working 12-hour day shifts, you will care for a varied mix of medical-surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma patients with fracture-related diagnoses. This assignment is a strong fit for an RN with postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical experience, along with current BLS certification. Travel staff may occasionally float to another medical-surgical floor, and weekend coverage is scheduled every other weekend. Bring your orthopedic expertise and get ready to make each shift count.
Weather
Around this time of year, Peoria typically offers crisp, comfortable days with colorful seasonal scenery and cooler evenings—ideal for exploring the riverfront or enjoying a warm meal after a shift.
Fun Things To Do
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Riverfront: Explore the Illinois Riverfront, enjoy scenic views, and browse local restaurants and attractions.
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Museums: Visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum for science, art, and regional history exhibits.
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Nature: Hike the trails and enjoy the overlooks at Forest Park Nature Center.
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Day Trip: Spend a day at Starved Rock State Park exploring canyons, waterfalls, and wooded trails.
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Day Trip: Visit Springfield for museums, historic sites, and attractions connected to Illinois history.
Job Specifics
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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