Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,289/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.58
- Weekly
- $2,289
- Yearly (full-time)
- $119,028
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $63.58/hour — 38% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,392 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 297 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Join us as a travel nurse in Peoria, Illinois, for a 13-week assignment working 12-hour day shifts from 7am to 7:30pm. This role offers the chance to apply your professional nursing skills in a collaborative environment, providing direct patient care and supporting an interdisciplinary team. You’ll evaluate patient conditions, develop individualized care plans, and utilize evidence-based practices to achieve positive outcomes. It’s a great opportunity to hone your skills with hands-on lab testing and equipment troubleshooting in a busy, engaging setting. Expect a mix of routine and complex patient management with plenty of opportunities to make a real difference in patient lives while enjoying the unique local culture.
Weather:
The weather around this time tends to be quite pleasant, with mild temperatures and moderate humidity, making outdoor activities enjoyable and comfortable.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum and enjoy local art and exhibits
- Take a scenic hike or paddle on nearby Lake Peoria
- Explore the Garden of the Arts, a beautiful outdoor sculpture park
- Enjoy a day trip to Starved Rock State Park for hiking and sightseeing
- Discover historic sites and local breweries in nearby Morton
Job Specifics:
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days, 7am - 7:30pm
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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