Travel Neuro Medical-Surgical RN (Acute) - $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 seeks an experienced RN with neuro and trauma experience
for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute night shift assignment, requiring an
active IL license and prior travel experience. Responsibilities -
Work in a Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit within an acute care hospital
setting - Night shift, working three 12-hour shifts per week from
7:00 pm to 7:00 am - Unit has 54 beds including 2 semi-private
rooms, primarily serving patients with stroke, spine surgery,
seizure, brain tumors, head injury, and other neuroscience
diagnoses - Patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights -
Nurses titrate heparin drips based on PTT and must have experience
with heparin gtt - Phillips telemetry monitors are used, with
house-wide telemetry coverage—nurses are not required to interpret
strips - Epic EMR used—Epic experience preferred - Float in
rotation with regular staff, with assignments based on competency
if floated outside the general unit - Weekend requirement is every
other weekend, with holiday rotation - Charge nurse and house
supervisor onsite 24/7, with charge nurse not carrying a patient
assignment unless needed - Support staff includes nurse aides and
patient care techs, days/evenings ratio 1:9-10, nights 1:10-12 -
Unit occasionally manages stable COVID-19 patients on high-flow
oxygen - Two days of orientation provided, including computer and
unit-specific training with an educator and preceptor - No scrub
color required, but visible tattoos must be covered and only ear
piercings are allowed while on duty - No call or standby
requirement - COVID vaccination is not required for this assignment
- Local rates apply for clinicians with a permanent address within
50 miles Requirements - Active IL RN license required at time of
consideration—pending licenses not accepted - Minimum of one year
RN experience required - Basic Life Support (BLS, AHA) and NIH
Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required - Must have Level 1
trauma experience - Prior experience working on a dedicated neuro
unit required - Must have previous travel RN experience—first time
travelers not accepted - Must have heparin drip titration
experience 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-623107.
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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