Travel Neuro Med-Surg Acute Care RN - $2,344 per week
Company: American Traveler
Location: Peoria
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a
travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Med Surg - Discipline: RN - Start Date:
11/17/2025 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12
hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Job Description American
Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg position
in an acute care setting requiring an active IL license, trauma
level 1 and travel neuro experience. Responsibilities - Work in a
54-bed Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit within an acute care hospital
environment - Patient population includes individuals with stroke,
spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, neuroscience
conditions, and some medical overflow - Night shift position, 3x12
hour shifts (1900-0700), including every other weekend and holiday
rotation - Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5-6 on nights - Required to
float in rotation with staff; general unit floats take a full
assignment, other units only skills-appropriate tasks - Titrate
drips such as heparin based on PTT; must have experience with
heparin gtt - Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7 -
Unit uses EPIC for documentation; charting experience preferred -
Phillips telemetry monitors used but nurses are not required to
read strips - Participate in a two-day, unit-specific orientation
with an educator and a preceptor - No scrub color requirement;
tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings permitted - Float
assignments based on competency when outside the home unit -
COVID-19 vaccination is not required - Team includes nurse aides
and patient care techs with established support ratios - No call or
standby requirements Requirements - Active IL RN license required
at time of consideration - Minimum 1 year of recent neuro unit
experience required - Travel nursing experience required; first
time travelers not accepted - Level 1 trauma experience required -
Certifications required: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS, both active at time
of consideration - Must have experience titrating heparin drips -
Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and holidays
Benefits - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision
Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and
Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy -
Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-625098.
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week
(subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be
determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Neuro About
American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American
Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer
service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those
starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our
attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align
perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium
medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of
your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing
stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to
our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort
throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax
and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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