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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcarePeoria, ILTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Peoria, IL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 10, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$60.83
Weekly
$2,190
Yearly (full-time)
$113,880
Contract length
15 weeks

This job pays about $60.83/hour — 32% 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

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  • Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
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Job description

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job in Peoria, Illinois | Acute Care RN Contract

Join a dynamic acute care team as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse in Peoria, IL. This Medical-Surgical RN contract offers a supportive environment, hands-on clinical experience, and the chance to provide excellent patient care in a well-organized Illinois healthcare setting. Apply now to grow your nursing career in a welcoming riverfront community with strong healthcare roots and plenty of amenities to enjoy during your assignment.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Employment Type: Travel RN Contract
  • Location: Peoria, Illinois
  • Setting: Acute Care Hospital
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically 3 shifts per week
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
  • Charting System: EPIC
  • Orientation: 3 days with a preceptor
  • Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend
  • Holiday Commitment: Every other holiday
  • Floating: May float to other general med units as needed

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • BLS (AHA) certification required
  • At least 1 year of recent acute care, med-surg, or Medical-Surgical Nursing experience
  • Strong general medical-surgical background preferred
  • Nephrology or urology experience is a plus
  • Ability to work collaboratively, stay dependable, and bring a positive attitude to the team
  • Comfortable with bedside report, patient rounding, and interdisciplinary communication
  • Must follow unit standards for professional appearance and infection prevention practices
  • Must be willing to complete all required compliance items prior to start

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to adult Med/Surg patients in an acute care environment
  • Monitor patient conditions, complete assessments, and respond appropriately to changes in status
  • Deliver safe, compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical and post-operative needs
  • Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care technicians, and the broader care team to support daily patient flow
  • Use EPIC to document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately
  • Support bedside report, patient rounding, and efficient communication across shifts
  • Assist with float assignments to general med units when needed
  • Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach while helping support safe staffing and excellent patient outcomes

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel contract 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.

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