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ER | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcarePeoria, ILTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Peoria, IL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 21, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$59.17
Weekly
$2,130
Yearly (full-time)
$110,760
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $59.17/hour — 28% 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.

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Job description

Travel ER Registered Nurse (ER RN) - Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department in Peoria, Illinois

Join a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department in Peoria, IL as a Travel ER Registered Nurse. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced emergency nurse who thrives in high-acuity settings, enjoys variety, and is comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan.

Peoria offers a welcoming Midwest community, access to the Illinois River, local dining, parks, and a strong healthcare network. If you are searching for travel nurse jobs, emergency room RN jobs, or Illinois nursing jobs, this assignment is a great fit.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel RN
  • Setting: Acute Care Emergency Department
  • Unit Type: Level 1 Trauma ER
  • Location: Peoria, Illinois
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Schedule: Every other weekend required; block scheduling may be available when possible
  • Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Charting System: EPIC
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250

Job Requirements

  • Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
  • At least 1 year of emergency nursing or acute care nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Prior travel nursing experience preferred
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required
  • PALS or ENPC required
  • TNCC or TNS required
  • Ability to interpret and respond to cardiac rhythms
  • Comfort working with vasopressor drips, cardiac drips, and other titratable infusions
  • Must be able to meet onboarding requirements, including a negative drug screen

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled, compassionate emergency nursing care to patients ranging from newborns to older adults
  • Assess, stabilize, and manage patients with strokes, heart attacks, trauma, and other critical conditions
  • Monitor and titrate medications and infusions for patients with complex or rapidly changing needs
  • Recognize life-threatening rhythms and respond appropriately in emergent situations
  • Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, ED techs, and the broader care team to support safe, efficient patient flow
  • Assist with care of stabilized trauma patients after transfer from the trauma bay as needed
  • Float as a help-all resource when assigned, supporting department needs within scope
  • Deliver high-quality patient care while adapting to a dynamic, high-volume emergency department

Apply now to join this Travel ER RN opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and take the next step in your emergency 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.

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