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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Med-Surg Acute Care Nights in Peoria, Illinois

Travel RN opportunity in Peoria, Illinois for an experienced neuro medical-surgical nurse seeking a 13-week night-shift contract.

Join a dedicated neuroscience team as a Travel Registered Nurse caring for patients with complex neurological and acute medical-surgical conditions in Peoria, Illinois. This Illinois travel nursing assignment offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and the opportunity to support patients recovering from stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neurological conditions. Peoria provides a welcoming central Illinois setting along the Illinois River, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neuro Med-Surg Acute Care
• Location: Peoria, Illinois 61637
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; every other weekend and every other holiday
• Unit: 54-bed neuro medical-surgical acute care unit
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record
• Call Requirement: None
• Orientation: Unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor support

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois license application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of acute-care registered nursing experience
• Previous experience working on a dedicated neuro or neuroscience unit
• Level I trauma experience
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification
• Demonstrated experience managing and titrating heparin infusions according to PTT results
• Ability to meet required onboarding, compliance, and drug-screening standards

Neuro Med-Surg Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure disorders, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neurological conditions
• Complete focused neurological assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and manage titratable infusions, including heparin drips based on PTT results
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapy services, patient care technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Monitor patients using the unit’s telemetry resources and communicate significant findings appropriately
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, safety, and discharge needs
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Float in rotation with the nursing team when needed, practicing within demonstrated competencies and supporting safe patient care

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a high-acuity neuroscience team 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.