Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse Job – Acute Care Night Shift in Peoria, Illinois

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Peoria, IL for an experienced Med/Surg RN seeking acute care nursing jobs, 12-hour night shifts, and a supportive team environment.

Join a dynamic acute care Med/Surg unit and bring your clinical expertise to a fast-paced environment where teamwork, flexibility, and high-quality patient care are valued every day. This travel nursing role offers the chance to work 12-hour night shifts in a supportive setting with strong resource coverage, a diverse patient population, and the opportunity to grow your Med/Surg nursing experience.

Overview

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for a wide variety of medical patients in an acute care setting. The unit manages a broad range of diagnoses and offers a collaborative care team, remote telemetry support, and 24-hour charge and crisis RN coverage. Located in Peoria, Illinois, this travel nursing assignment offers a welcoming Midwest community with scenic riverfront views, local dining, and a comfortable pace of life.

Job Details

• Specialty: Med/Surg Registered Nurse
• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating holidays
• Charting System: EPIC
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Contract Duration: 15 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Location: Peoria, IL 61637

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• BLS certification required
• At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing or acute care RN experience preferred
• Comfortable caring for adult medical patients with diagnoses such as CHF, sepsis, cellulitis, GI bleeds, DVT, pulmonary embolism, and COVID
• Ability to titrate Heparin drips
• Willingness to float to other Med/Surg-type units as needed
• Ability to pass a negative drug screen
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and patient-centered communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to a diverse adult Med/Surg patient population
• Complete assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient progress
• Manage patients requiring oxygen support up to 6L nasal cannula, with stable BiPAP/CPAP as needed
• Collaborate with charge nurses, crisis RNs, PCTs, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Perform or attempt IV starts and use unit resources when additional support is needed
• Support remote telemetry workflows and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
• Float to other like units when assigned
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and uphold high standards of patient care

Apply now to join this travel nurse opportunity in Peoria, Illinois and advance your Med/Surg Registered Nurse career.

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.