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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Rehabilitation in Peoria, Illinois

Apply now for a travel Registered Nurse (RN) acute rehabilitation job in Peoria, Illinois. Join an experienced nursing team for a 13-week assignment supporting adult patients recovering from neurological conditions, neurosurgery, amputations, cardiac conditions, complex medical needs, and multi-trauma. You will collaborate closely with patients, families, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team while helping patients regain strength, independence, and quality of life. Peoria offers a welcoming central Illinois community with riverfront recreation, cultural attractions, and convenient access to regional amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Acute Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, ending February 8, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; typically three shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation, every other holiday
• Patient Population: Neuro, neurosurgery, amputations, multi-trauma, cardiac, and complex medical patients
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 5:1 on days
• Charting: Epic
• Call: No call or standby requirement

Acute Rehabilitation RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois license application has been initiated
• At least one year of professional RN experience; acute rehabilitation or strong neurological nursing experience is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Strong patient assessment and clinical skills with neurological patients
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences
• Willingness to float to LTAC or medical-surgical units as needed; floating to higher-acuity areas is limited to appropriately trained nurses
• Comfort caring for patients who may require CPAP, BiPAP, supplemental oxygen, or high-flow nasal cannula without heated high-flow support
• Successful completion of required screening and onboarding processes, including a negative drug screen

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in an acute rehabilitation environment
• Assess, monitor, and document patients with neurological, neurosurgical, cardiac, traumatic, amputation, and complex medical conditions
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans that support functional recovery and safe transitions
• Administer medications and therapies, including management of prescribed heparin therapy when indicated
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Partner with physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams to reinforce rehabilitation goals
• Attend required team conferences and contribute to coordinated, patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, safety, mobility, and discharge planning
• Complete accurate documentation in Epic, including rehabilitation-specific documentation and required quality reporting elements
• Maintain a professional clinical environment and uphold high standards of patient safety and compassionate care

Apply now to join this acute rehabilitation travel nursing team in Peoria, Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.