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RN - Med/Surg

GHR HealthcarePeoria, ILTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Peoria, IL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$60.97
Weekly
$2,195
Yearly (full-time)
$114,140
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 9, 2026

This job pays about $60.97/hour — 32% 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.

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Job description

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Peoria, Illinois

Explore a rewarding 13-week travel nursing opportunity for a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Peoria, IL. Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult patients in an on-site hospital while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team. This travel nurse job offers consistent 12-hour day shifts, a supportive central Illinois location, and opportunities to broaden your clinical experience across affiliated facilities in the region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Peoria, Illinois
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,360
  • Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week
  • Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Rotational
  • Floating: May be assigned to affiliated facilities in the surrounding Peoria area based on operational needs
  • Location Highlights: Peoria offers a welcoming central Illinois community with access to riverfront recreation, local arts and culture, dining, and convenient regional travel.

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

  • At least 3 years of relevant Medical-Surgical nursing experience
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
  • Current Illinois Registered Nurse license in good standing
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
  • Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment skills, communication abilities, and commitment to patient-centered care
  • Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on a Medical-Surgical unit
  • Perform focused and comprehensive patient assessments, monitor clinical conditions, and identify changes requiring intervention
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards and provider orders
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing colleagues, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
  • Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record
  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention, quality outcomes, and continuity of care
  • Adapt to floating assignments and provide consistent, high-quality care across affiliated facilities when needed

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nursing opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and take the next step in your Registered Nurse 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.

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