Neuro | Registered Nurse

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

Experienced Neuro Med-Surg Travel RN needed in Peoria, IL for a 13-week acute-care nursing contract with 12-hour day shifts and no call. Join a dedicated neuro-medical-surgical team caring for patients with complex neurological and medical conditions, including stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, and head injuries. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers a collaborative clinical environment, Epic charting, and unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor support. Peoria combines a welcoming community with riverfront attractions, cultural experiences, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Neuro Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: None
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: Unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor support

Neuro Med-Surg Travel RN Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license, or confirmation that the Illinois licensure application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Previous experience working on a dedicated neuro or neuro-medical-surgical unit
• Level I trauma experience
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Experience caring for patients with neurological, post-surgical, and acute medical conditions
• Demonstrated ability to manage and titrate heparin infusions according to PTT results
• Ability to float in rotation and practice within demonstrated competencies

Neuro Med-Surg RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure disorders, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neurological conditions.
• Perform focused neurological assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition.
• Manage post-operative and acute medical-surgical patients while coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and titrate heparin infusions based on PTT results and established protocols.
• Monitor patient status using hospital-wide telemetry and respond appropriately to clinical changes.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, safety measures, and recovery goals.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic.
• Collaborate with patient care technicians, respiratory therapy, providers, and support staff to promote safe, efficient acute-care nursing.
• Participate in the unit’s weekend and holiday rotation and float to appropriate assignments when needed.

Apply now for this Neuro Med-Surg Travel RN opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and join a collaborative acute-care healthcare team.

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.