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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Neuro in Decatur, Illinois

Join a collaborative acute-care nursing team as a Medical-Surgical Neuro Travel RN in Decatur, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological and medical conditions in a Level II trauma center. Decatur is a welcoming central Illinois community with convenient access to local parks, cultural attractions, and a relaxed Midwestern lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890–$1,990
• Location: Decatur, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital; Level II trauma center
• Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Neuro
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: Four 12-hour day shifts per week, approximately 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Average Daily Census: Approximately 32 patients
• Electronic Health Record: Cerner
• Floating: Float within scope of practice as needed to support patient care

Medical-Surgical Neuro Travel RN Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience; previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Cerner charting experience
• Experience caring for patients with cerebrovascular accident (CVA), traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and pre- or post-neurosurgical needs
• Telemetry and remote-monitoring experience, including dysrhythmia recognition and rapid-response team participation
• Clinical experience with IV starts, PICC and central-line care, blood product administration, ports, phlebotomy, and medication administration including heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Experience with surgical drains, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, noninvasive airway management, and CPAP/BiPAP
• Experience with wound care, wound vacs, feeding tubes, colostomy care, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Level II trauma experience and previous charge nurse experience preferred

Medical-Surgical Neuro RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a Medical-Surgical Neuro unit
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor neurological status, and promptly report changes in patient condition
• Manage care for patients with neurological, medical, surgical, and complex comorbid conditions
• Administer medications, blood products, and treatments in accordance with established protocols
• Provide telemetry monitoring and respond effectively to changes in cardiac rhythm or patient status
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICCs, ports, surgical drains, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and urinary therapies
• Participate in rapid-response and emergency situations while maintaining clear clinical communication
• Deliver respiratory support including oxygen therapy, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and CPAP/BiPAP management as indicated
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid-response services
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and provide thorough handoff communication
• Float within the nurse’s scope of practice and support unit needs as assigned

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Neuro travel nursing opportunity in Decatur, 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.