ER 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 contract as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Peoria, Illinois. Working 12-hour night shifts, you will care for a broad range of emergency cases, from minor complaints to critically ill adults and children, cardiac events, strokes, and stabilized trauma patients. The role calls for confident emergency nursing skills, including recognizing urgent cardiac rhythms, managing and titrating critical drips, responding to changing patient conditions, and supporting emergency procedures. This Level 1 trauma setting offers a varied assignment where no two nights follow the same script.
Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, ENPC or PALS, and TNCC or TNS. Prior emergency nursing experience is expected, with travel experience preferred. Nurses may work every other weekend and holiday scheduling may be required according to department needs. There is no call requirement for travelers.
Weather
Peoria generally offers crisp, comfortable weather around this time of year, with cool temperatures, refreshing air, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities between shifts. Conditions can vary, so a light jacket and flexible layers are useful.
Fun Things To Do
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Local outing: Explore Peoria’s local dining, coffee, and entertainment options.
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Local outing: Spend a relaxing day visiting parks and enjoying outdoor spaces in and around Peoria.
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Day trip: Take a scenic drive through nearby Illinois communities and countryside.
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Day trip: Plan a full-day visit to a nearby city for shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
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Day trip: Explore a nearby regional attraction or nature destination outside Peoria.
Job Specifics
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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