ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,242/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.28
- Weekly
- $2,242
- Yearly (full-time)
- $116,584
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $62.28/hour — 35% 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
- 1,397 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 374 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 ($66.72/hour across 453 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel contract is for a registered nurse supporting a Neuro ICU team in Peoria, Illinois. The assignment focuses on caring for patients with ventriculostomies, acute strokes with or without tPA, ventilators, arterial and central lines, and post-craniectomy needs. The nurse will manage and titrate ordered drips, interpret cardiac rhythms, support ventilator troubleshooting, and provide acute stroke care. This 12-hour night assignment includes every other weekend, rotating holidays, and floating to intermediate or general units when needed. Travelers may enjoy caring for complex neurological cases while building experience across multiple levels of care.
Weather:
Peoria typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, changing skies, and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for enjoying time outdoors.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local Exploration: Enjoy Peoria’s restaurants, cafés, and shopping areas.
• Outdoor Recreation: Spend a relaxing day walking, sightseeing, or enjoying green spaces around the city.
• Day Trip: Take a day trip through the surrounding central Illinois communities and countryside.
• Arts and Culture: Explore local cultural, art, and entertainment offerings in Peoria.
• Day Trip: Plan a scenic day trip to nearby towns for local dining, shopping, and seasonal activities.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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