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 an adult medical-surgical unit in Peoria, Illinois, as a travel Registered Nurse caring for adults with acute medical conditions such as sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, uncontrolled diabetes, respiratory failure, and renal or liver failure. This assignment includes hands-on care involving central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes, along with telemetry monitoring and collaboration with support staff. Nurses work three 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend. No call is required, and floating may include other acute-care medical units. Bring your clinical skills—and a little weekend curiosity—to central Illinois.
Weather
Peoria typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with comfortable daytime conditions for exploring and colder evenings. Pack layers and be prepared for occasional rain and changing temperatures.
Fun Things To Do
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Riverfront Outing: Visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum and enjoy the nearby riverfront scenery.
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Scenic Drive: Take in the views along Grand View Drive and explore the surrounding parks.
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Local History: Explore the Caterpillar Visitors Center for an industrial and regional history experience.
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Day Trip: Spend a day hiking and sightseeing at Starved Rock State Park.
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Day Trip: Visit Wildlife Prairie Park for outdoor activities and a change of scenery near Peoria.
Job Specifics
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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