Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Med-Surg Acute Contract

Join a dedicated Neuro Med-Surg Acute nursing team in Peoria, Illinois, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing high-quality acute-care to patients with complex neurological and medical conditions. This 13-week Illinois travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced neuro nurse who enjoys caring for patients recovering from stroke, spine surgery, seizure disorders, brain tumors, and head injuries. Peoria offers a welcoming central Illinois community with scenic riverfront areas, local arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to city amenities.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Med-Surg Acute
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250 per week
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, through January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts; 36 hours per week
• Unit: 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: None
• Charting: EPIC
• Orientation: Unit, computer, and preceptor orientation provided

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois license application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience, including experience on a dedicated neuro unit
• Previous travel nursing experience required; this opportunity is not intended for first-time travelers
• Level I trauma experience required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent experience titrating heparin infusions based on PTT results
• Ability to work night shifts and meet the every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday schedule
• Ability to meet applicable healthcare facility compliance requirements, including a negative drug screen

Neuro Med-Surg Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to acute-care patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure disorders, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neurological diagnoses.
• Perform focused and ongoing neurological assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate concerns.
• Administer medications and safely titrate heparin infusions according to protocols and laboratory results.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Monitor acute-care patients, manage changing clinical needs, and support safe transitions of care.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in EPIC.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and recovery expectations.
• Float in rotation with the nursing team as needed while accepting assignments consistent with demonstrated competencies.

Apply now for this Neuro Med-Surg travel nursing opportunity 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.