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

Experienced travel nurses can make a meaningful impact caring for patients with complex neurological conditions in Peoria, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to join a dedicated acute-care neuroscience unit supporting patients recovering from stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neurological conditions. Peoria provides a welcoming central Illinois setting with riverfront amenities, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Specialty: Neuro Medical-Surgical Acute Care Registered Nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding non-billable orientation hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Saturday and Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Population: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience, and medical overflow patients
• Unit Size: 54 beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois license application has been initiated
• At least 1 year of relevant registered nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Previous experience working on a dedicated neuro or neuroscience unit
• Level I trauma experience
• Experience caring for patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, or other neurological diagnoses
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification
• Demonstrated experience titrating heparin infusions based on PTT results
• Ability to provide safe, competent care during floating assignments within the nurse’s validated scope of practice

Neuro Med-Surg RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on a 54-bed acute neuro medical-surgical 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 conditions
• Administer medications and titrate heparin infusions according to orders, protocols, and laboratory results
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapy teams, patient care technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Use Epic to maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support safe patient transitions through education, care coordination, and discharge planning
• Participate in unit scheduling expectations, including every-other-weekend and holiday coverage
• Float in rotation with the permanent staff and perform only validated competencies when assigned outside the home unit

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