Travel Acute Neuro Medical-Surgical RN - $2,380 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:
11/10/2025 - Duration: 18 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 Acute
night shift position requiring an active IL RN license and prior
dedicated neuro unit experience. Responsibilities - Position is in
the Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit within an acute care hospital setting
- 54-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and
1:5-6 on nights - Patient population includes stroke, spine
surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and medical overflow
cases - Responsible for titration of Heparin drips based on PTT and
care of neuroscience patients - EPIC EMR system is used; prior
experience with EPIC preferred - Phillips telemetry monitors are
used and nurses are not required to read their own strips - Night
shifts are 12 hours (1900-0700), scheduled in blocks of three with
every other weekend and holiday rotation - Float required within
general unit rotation; if floated outside core unit, will be paired
with a trained nurse and assigned tasks within competency - Care
delivery supported by 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor;
charge nurse usually is not assigned patient care - Support staff
includes nurse aides and patient care techs with varied ratios by
shift - High flow oxygen is rarely used and limited to stable COVID
cases - Orientation includes two days of unit-specific and EMR
training with preceptorship - Scrub color is not specified, but all
tattoos must be covered while on duty and only ear piercings are
allowed - Every other weekend and holiday coverage required - No
call or standby responsibilities - No COVID vaccination required
for this position - Local candidates are accepted with a local rate
adjustment for those residing within 50 miles Requirements - Active
IL RN license required prior to start - Current certifications in
BLS (AHA) and NIHSS required - Minimum of 1 year recent experience
required - Must have prior experience working on a dedicated neuro
unit - Level 1 trauma experience required - Must have previous
travel experience; first time travelers are not considered -
Heparin drip titration experience based on PTT required - All
licenses and certifications must be active at the time of
consideration 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-624427.
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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