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

Peoria, Illinois travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Neuro Med-Surg RN. Join a dedicated Neuro Med-Surg Acute Care team and make a meaningful impact caring for patients with complex neurological and medical conditions. This on-site travel contract offers experienced Registered Nurses the opportunity to work in a 54-bed acute care environment with supportive clinical leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on patient-centered care. Peoria offers a welcoming central Illinois setting with riverfront attractions, cultural experiences, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Nursing Specialty: Neuro Med-Surg Acute Care
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; Saturday and Sunday comprise the weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call: No call or standby requirement
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Neuro Med-Surg RN Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of professional RN experience, including prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Level I trauma experience
• Experience caring for patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure disorders, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neurological conditions
• Recent experience titrating heparin infusions based on PTT results
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Ability to float in rotation and perform only skills within demonstrated competency when supporting other units

Neuro Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on a dedicated Neuro Med-Surg Acute Care unit
• Assess, monitor, and document neurological status and changes in patient condition
• Care for patients recovering from stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, and related medical conditions
• Safely administer medications and titrate heparin infusions according to orders and clinical protocols
• Collaborate with providers, charge nurses, therapists, technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Recognize clinical deterioration and promptly initiate appropriate interventions and escalation of care
• Use Epic to maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation
• Support safe patient transitions, patient education, and discharge planning
• Participate in unit-based staffing and float assignments while maintaining quality and continuity of care

Apply now for this Neuro Med-Surg Registered Nurse travel contract in Peoria, Illinois, and join a collaborative acute care 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.