Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,603/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $72.31
- Weekly
- $2,603
- Yearly (full-time)
- $135,356
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $72.31/hour — 57% 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
- 1,448 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 370 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $17.00 – $99.07/hour, median $61.12/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($66.72/hour across 462 jobs).
Job description
Join a travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse supporting general, gynecologic, urologic, ENT, vascular, and robotic procedures. You will work alongside surgical technologists and the surgical team, prepare for a varied case mix, and use EPIC throughout the perioperative workflow. The assignment includes 10-hour day or evening shifts, scheduled call, and potential weekend call based on department needs. Hospital-provided scrubs make packing a little easier, while experience with complex surgical services will help you step into the role with confidence.
Weather:
Peoria typically has crisp, comfortable days and cooler evenings during this time of year, with changing temperatures and occasional rain. A light jacket and layers are useful for exploring the area between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• Riverfront Recreation: Walk along the Illinois River and enjoy the Peoria Riverfront District.
• Local Culture: Visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum for art, science, and regional history exhibits.
• Day Trip: Explore the trails, canyons, and overlooks at Starved Rock State Park.
• Day Trip: Spend a day in Springfield visiting museums, historic sites, and downtown attractions.
• Outdoor Escape: Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic trails at Forest Park Nature Center.
Job Specifics:
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 10-hour days; scheduled shifts may run 7:00 AM–5:30 PM or 12:30 PM–11:00 PM, with assigned call
Duration: 13 weeks
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