Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Medical-Surgical Contract in Peoria, Illinois

Join a specialized neuro nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Peoria, Illinois. This 13-week acute care travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to care for patients with complex neurological and medical-surgical conditions in a dedicated 54-bed neuro unit. Provide meaningful patient care in a collaborative hospital environment while enjoying Peoria’s welcoming Midwestern community, vibrant riverfront, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Specialty: Neuro Medical-Surgical Registered Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital, dedicated 54-bed neuro unit
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Openings: 1

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois RN license application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of relevant registered nursing experience in an acute care or medical-surgical setting
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Previous experience working on a dedicated neuro unit
• Level I trauma experience
• Experience caring for patients with neurological and acute medical conditions
• Heparin infusion management and PTT-based titration experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Ability to participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage
• Ability to work in a drug-free clinical environment and successfully complete required screening

Neuro RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure disorders, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neurological diagnoses
• Perform ongoing neurological and clinical assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Administer medications and safely titrate heparin infusions according to PTT results and clinical protocols
• Monitor patients using hospital-wide telemetry and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Implement individualized nursing care plans and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Provide patient and family education related to neurological conditions, procedures, medications, and discharge planning
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EPIC
• Collaborate with nursing assistants, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and support services to promote safe, coordinated patient care
• Float in rotation with the unit team and practice within demonstrated competencies when supporting other areas

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a dedicated neuro medical-surgical team 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.