Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,122/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.94
- Weekly
- $2,122
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,344
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.94/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.
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 a specialized neuroscience medical-surgical unit as a travel RN in Peoria, Illinois, and immerse yourself in a chance to work with a diverse array of neurological conditions, from strokes to brain tumors. You'll be on the night shift, working 12-hour shifts over a 13-week assignment, providing expert bedside care in a 54-bed unit with a focus on neuro patients. This role offers the opportunity to hone your skills in trauma, heparin drips, and telemetry monitoring, all in a hospital that values experienced, travel-savvy nurses who thrive in fast-paced, focused environments. Experience in a dedicated neuro ICU is a must, and no two shifts are alike—making this an engaging and rewarding challenge for seasoned neuro RNs.
Weather:
The weather around this time tends to be mild and pleasant, with comfortable temperatures that make outdoor exploration enjoyable when you're off duty, and the first hints of fall often bring a refreshing crispness to the air.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Museum & Art Gallery Tour: Explore local art and history right in Peoria.
- Lakeview Recreation Area: Spend a day kayaking or fishing by the water.
- Granite Peak Park: Take a scenic hike or enjoy a picnic with views of the river.
- Day trip to Starved Rock State Park: Discover waterfalls, canyons, and forest trails.
- Visit to Bloomington-Normal: Explore the Casey Theatre, shopping, and local eateries for a lively day-long outing.
Job Specifics:
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour night shifts
Duration: 13 weeks, with approximately 36 hours per week
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