Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical | 12-Hour Day Shift in Peoria, IL

Position Overview

Apply now for a Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse (RN) job in Peoria, Illinois, offering 12-hour day shifts, a 13-week contract, and acute-care experience in a Level I trauma setting. Join an acute-care medical-surgical team supporting adult patients with a variety of complex medical conditions. This travel nursing assignment offers a consistent schedule, a collaborative care environment, and the opportunity to care for patients in a welcoming Central Illinois community along the Illinois River. Peoria is known for its cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to dining and entertainment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adult acute-care medical-surgical patients
• Care Setting: Level I trauma and acute-care hospital

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license, or the ability to obtain one before the assignment begins
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Demonstrated competency with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
• Ability to provide safe, evidence-based care for multiple adult patients in an acute-care setting
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred; candidates with Level I trauma-center experience may also be considered
• Willingness to float to other acute-care medical-surgical areas, including nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology, as needed

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with conditions including sepsis, cellulitis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, and behavioral health or addiction-related diagnoses
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Monitor and care for patients with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
• Manage prescribed therapies, including heparin and Lasix infusions, according to clinical orders and unit protocols
• Monitor telemetry information and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, patient care technicians, respiratory therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge plans
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic while following hospital policies and professional nursing standards
• Participate in scheduled weekend coverage and float assignments when needed to support patient care operations

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Travel 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.