Neuro Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Peoria, Illinois

Apply for a 13-week Neuro Med-Surg travel RN contract in Peoria, Illinois, caring for complex neurological and acute medical patients in a Level I trauma environment.

Join an experienced acute-care nursing team as a Neuro Med-Surg Registered Nurse in Peoria, Illinois. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for patients with complex neurological and medical conditions in a 54-bed unit while building valuable experience in a Level I trauma environment. Peoria offers an inviting riverfront setting, a welcoming community, and convenient access to cultural, recreational, and dining experiences throughout central Illinois.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care Neuro Med-Surg unit
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: None
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Patient Population: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience, and medical overflow patients

Neuro Med-Surg RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of recent professional nursing experience, including experience in a dedicated neuro unit
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Level I trauma experience
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent experience managing and titrating heparin infusions based on PTT results
• Ability to care for patients with complex neurological and acute medical conditions
• Willingness to float in rotation with the core staff while practicing within established competencies

Neuro Med-Surg Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with stroke, seizure disorders, spine surgery recovery, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neurological conditions
• Assess patients, identify changes in neurological status, and promptly communicate significant findings
• Administer medications and manage titratable therapies, including heparin infusions guided by PTT results
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Monitor patients using hospital-wide telemetry and respond appropriately to clinical changes
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Collaborate with nursing assistants, providers, rehabilitation services, and other members of the care team
• Float to other general medical-surgical areas as needed and accept assignments consistent with demonstrated skills and training

Apply now to join this acute-care healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career 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.