Travel Nurse RN - Neuro - $2,362 per week in Peoria, IL
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Cynet
Health Pay: $2,362 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12
hours Contract Duration: 18 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the
Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a
qualified Neuro RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637! Job Title:
Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Neuro Med-Surg
Acute Duration: 18 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required License: Active
Illinois license or confirmation that application process has been
initiated Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Must have Level 1
trauma experience. Must have previous travel experience (no
first-time travelers). Must have prior experience working on a
dedicated neuro unit. Experience with heparin titrated drips based
on PTT is required. Description: The unit consists of 54 beds,
including semi-private rooms. During day shifts, nurse-to-patient
ratios are approximately 1:4-5. Night shifts have nurse-to-patient
ratios of 1:5-6. Common diagnoses include stroke, spine surgery,
seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and various neuroscience cases.
The role may involve working with patients requiring titration of
medications. A charge nurse and a house supervisor are available on
each shift. Patient care techs are present with varying ratios
based on the time of day. Nurses are not required to read telemetry
strips as they utilize house-wide monitoring systems. Weekend
requirements include working every other weekend, with both
Saturday and Sunday considered as part of the weekend. Holiday
coverage is required every other holiday. Staff may float within
the general unit based on staffing needs. Nurses are expected to
adhere to professional attire standards, including covering tattoos
while on duty. Orientation consists of unit-specific training and
opportunities to care for patients under the guidance of a
preceptor. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients
becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel
nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios,
refining your advocacy skills. Connect with healthcare
professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network.
These connections can open doors to new career opportunities,
collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare
community. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare
environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making
skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure
situations. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience.
Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident
in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. There is a
strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice,
and support through online forums and social media groups, creating
a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Requirements Required
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