Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Med-Surg Acute Care | Peoria, IL

Join a dedicated neuro nursing team in Peoria, Illinois, as an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) on a 54-bed acute neuro medical-surgical unit. This Illinois travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a neuro RN with Level I trauma experience who enjoys caring for patients with complex neurological and acute care conditions in a collaborative environment. Peoria offers a welcoming central Illinois setting with scenic Illinois River views, engaging arts and cultural attractions, local dining, and abundant parks and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; Saturday and Sunday are considered weekend days
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Unit: 54-bed acute neuro med-surg unit within a Level I trauma environment
• Patient Population: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience, and medical overflow patients
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5-6 on nights
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: Two days, including computer, unit-specific education, and precepted patient care
• Call: No call or standby requirement

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the licensing process has been initiated
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, including prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit
• Previous Level I trauma experience
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Demonstrated experience managing and titrating heparin infusions based on PTT results
• Ability to float in rotation with the core staff and practice within demonstrated competencies

Neuro Med-Surg Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with acute neurological and medical-surgical conditions
• Assess, monitor, and document changes in neurological status, vital signs, and overall clinical condition
• Care for patients recovering from stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, and head injuries
• Safely administer medications and titrate heparin infusions according to protocols and laboratory results
• Collaborate with providers, charge nurses, patient care technicians, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Use Epic electronic medical records to maintain accurate, timely, and thorough patient documentation
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support acute care unit operations by floating as needed while accepting assignments appropriate to current skills and competencies

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and join a collaborative neuro med-surg healthcare team.

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.