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Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 13-Week Day Shift Contract in Peoria, Illinois

Join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, as a Med/Surg RN providing acute-care medical-surgical nursing to adult patients on a 13-week day shift contract.

Peoria is a welcoming Central Illinois community known for its scenic riverfront, parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to urban amenities. As a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse, you will care for adult medical-surgical patients in an acute-care setting while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 8, 2027
• Nursing Schedule: Three shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding orientation
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Population: Adult acute-care medical-surgical patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois RN license application process has been initiated
• Med/Surg nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competency in central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
• Ability to care for patients with complex medical conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failure, renal or liver failure, uncontrolled diabetes, electrolyte imbalances, and behavioral health or addiction-related needs
• Previous Epic charting experience preferred
• Strong patient assessment, communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients in an acute-care environment
• Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Monitor patients with complex medical diagnoses and promptly communicate changes in condition
• Manage and assess central lines, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and other clinical equipment within scope of practice
• Administer medications and monitor therapies, including heparin and furosemide infusions as ordered
• Review telemetry information and collaborate with the care team to support safe, high-quality patient care
• Document nursing care accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with patient care technicians, respiratory therapy, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Float to other acute-care medical units as needed, including nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, or oncology
• Promote patient education, safety, comfort, and discharge readiness

Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel 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.