Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,330 per week in Peoria, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,330 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Acute Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation of initiated application process Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Post-operative care experience Critical thinking skills Good bedside manner Team player Description: The Surgical Acute unit has 63 beds, comprised of private and observation beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 4-5 patients per RN during the day and 5-6 patients per RN at night. Common patient diagnoses include post-operative surgical cases, trauma, overflow medical issues, dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NG tubes, central lines, and TPN. RNs are not required to titrate drips; only Heparin is titratable. There are Charge Nurses and House Supervisors on each shift, with Charge Nurses not taking patient assignments. Patient Care Technicians assist with vitals, accu checks, activities of daily living, turning, and ambulation, with a ratio of 7-10 patients per PCT during the day and 10-15 patients per PCT at night. RNs do not manage vents but they handle CPAP and high-flow oxygen. Telemetry monitor techs are available; RNs are not required to read their own strips. The unit operates on a rotation of every other weekend and every other holiday. Travelers may be the first to float and will float to units with the same level of experience. Scrub color is flexible, and any color is acceptable. Unit-specific orientation includes two shifts with a preceptor and one additional shift for electronic charting and professional orientation. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing 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. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29140430EXPTEMP

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