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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU | 13-Week Contract in Peoria, Illinois

Apply now for a Neuro ICU travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois, caring for critically ill adult patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. This on-site travel RN opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts, a collaborative clinical environment, and the opportunity to advance your expertise in stroke, neurosurgical, and intensive care nursing.

Located in central Illinois along the Illinois River, Peoria offers a welcoming community, convenient amenities, cultural attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation—providing an enjoyable setting for your next professional assignment in Illinois travel nursing.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Position: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Contract: 13 weeks, from November 30, 2026 through March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Holiday Schedule: Rotating holidays, approximately every other holiday
• Unit: 18-bed Neuro ICU with approximately a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: Travelers float first and may be assigned to intermediate or general-care units based on hospital needs and competency

Neuro ICU Travel RN Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license, or confirmation that the licensure application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of acute-care ICU or Neuro ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification or demonstrated proficiency in neurological assessment
• Experience with ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, ventriculostomies, and titratable intravenous medications
• Strong knowledge of acute stroke care, including care for patients receiving or recovering from thrombolytic therapy
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and provide care for patients requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic monitoring
• Willingness to complete unit orientation and comply with required occupational health and drug-screening processes

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including strokes, ventriculostomies, and post-craniectomy care
• Perform ongoing neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and hemodynamic assessments
• Monitor and manage patients receiving mechanical ventilation and other advanced respiratory support
• Safely titrate intravenous drips according to provider orders and clinical protocols
• Manage and assess arterial lines, central lines, ventriculostomies, and other critical-care devices
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate findings to the interdisciplinary care team
• Interpret cardiac monitor rhythms and collaborate with telemetry and respiratory therapy teams
• Support safe patient transitions when floating to intermediate or general-care units within the nurse’s scope and competency
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and support staff to promote quality outcomes and patient safety

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nurse opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and take the next step in your critical-care nursing career.

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.