Orthopedic | Registered Nurse

Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Peoria, Illinois

Apply now for an Orthopedic Travel Nurse opportunity in Peoria, Illinois. Join an experienced acute-care nursing team for a 13-week contract caring for postoperative orthopedic, medical-surgical, and trauma patients in a 43-bed, all-private-room unit. Peoria is a welcoming riverfront community with parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Position: Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Orthopedic Nursing
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5–6 on night shifts
• Charting System: Epic
• Unit Features: Primary charge RN on each shift, 24/7 house supervisor coverage, and patient care technician support
• Floating: Occasional floating to comparable medical-surgical units may be required

Orthopedic Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois RN license application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in orthopedic, postoperative, acute-care, or medical-surgical nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Experience caring for postoperative orthopedic patients and patients with traumatic fractures
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in the assigned every-other-weekend rotation
• Professional adult clinical appearance; tattoos and piercings must be covered while on duty
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment screening requirements

Orthopedic Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to postoperative orthopedic, medical-surgical, and trauma patients
• Assess patients, monitor clinical status, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Support recovery following orthopedic procedures and care for patients with fractures and other acute conditions
• Collaborate with providers, charge nurses, patient care technicians, therapy teams, and other healthcare professionals
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns using appropriate clinical judgment
• Provide patient and family education related to treatment plans, mobility, safety, and discharge needs
• Document care accurately in Epic while maintaining a safe, organized, and patient-centered environment
• Assist with telemetry monitoring and provide appropriate support for patients requiring CPAP or heated high-flow therapy within the scope of practice

Apply now to join this acute-care travel nursing team and advance your orthopedic RN career in Peoria, Illinois.

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.