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
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Registered Nurse on an acute neuro-medical-surgical unit in Peoria, Illinois. Working 12-hour night shifts, you will care for patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience-related diagnoses. This role is designed for an experienced traveler with prior Level I trauma and dedicated neuro-unit experience.
The assignment includes managing titratable heparin drips, completing neurological assessments, and working with a 24-hour charge nurse and house supervisor. BLS and NIHSS certifications are required, along with an active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has begun. Travelers will work every other weekend and holiday, float in rotation with the staff, and have no call or standby requirement. Night owls with strong neuro experience will find plenty to keep their clinical skills sharp.
Weather
Peoria typically offers crisp, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with cooler temperatures and colorful outdoor scenery. Pack layers so you can enjoy both daytime exploring and cooler evenings.
Fun Things To Do
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Riverfront Outing: Visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum and enjoy views along the Illinois River.
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Outdoor Escape: Explore the trails and wildlife at Forest Park Nature Center.
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Scenic Drive: Take a leisurely trip along Grand View Drive for overlooks and wooded scenery.
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Day Trip: Spend a day hiking, sightseeing, and exploring the canyons at Starved Rock State Park.
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Day Trip: Visit Bloomington-Normal for museums, local dining, and additional parks and trails.
Job Specifics
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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