Travel Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN - $2,344 per week

Company: American Traveler
Location: Peoria
Posted on: December 2, 2025

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 hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute night shift position requiring an active IL license and prior travel and neuro unit experience. Responsibilities - Work in a 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit within an acute care setting - Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and neuroscience cases with some medical overflow - Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights - Required to work 12-hour night shifts () with every other weekend and holiday rotation - Uses Epic EMR system - Heparin titrated drips based on PTT are administered; experience required - Charge nurse and house supervisor 24/7; charge nurse does not take assignment unless needed - Floating required within general unit and, if floated outside, assignments match skill set and support is provided by a unit-trained nurse - No scrub color requirement; all tattoos must be covered, piercings limited to ears - Unit orientation consists of 2 days, including computer and unit-specific training with educator and preceptor - Patient care supported by nurse aides/patient care techs with ratios of 1:9-12 depending on shift - Holiday rotations are required for every other holiday - No call or standby requirements - House-wide telemetry monitoring with Phillips monitors; nurses are not required to read their own strips - High-flow oxygen is used for stable COVID patients only and is rare in this unit - Local candidates within 50 miles are eligible at a local rate - COVID vaccination is not required Requirements - Active IL RN license required at time of consideration - Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required - Minimum 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting - Level 1 trauma and dedicated neuro unit experience required - Previous travel assignment experience required (no first-time travelers considered) - Must have experience with heparin gtt drips - Epic EMR experience strongly preferred - Must pass a drug screen 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-625140. 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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