Travel Neuro Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Peoria, Illinois

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment for a Neuro Medical-Surgical RN in Peoria, Illinois, caring for complex neurological and medical patients on a 54-bed acute-care unit. Join a dedicated interdisciplinary team and build valuable experience caring for stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, and head injury patients while working consistent 12-hour night shifts. Located along the Illinois River, Peoria offers a welcoming Midwestern community with a vibrant arts scene, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Specialty: Neuro Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care; 54-bed neuro medical-surgical unit
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending January 11, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding non-billable orientation hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Saturday and Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: None
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Previous experience working on a dedicated neuro medical-surgical unit
• Level I trauma experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Demonstrated experience managing heparin infusions titrated according to PTT results
• Ability to provide acute-care nursing for patients with complex neurological and medical conditions
• Willingness to float in rotation with permanent staff while practicing within demonstrated competencies

Neuro Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neurological diagnoses.
• Care for medical overflow patients according to unit standards and individual competencies.
• Perform focused neurological assessments and monitor for changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and manage titratable infusions, including heparin drips based on PTT results.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, patient care technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in EPIC.
• Support safe patient transitions, patient education, and discharge planning.
• Float to other general medical-surgical areas or provide only competency-appropriate care when urgent staffing needs arise.

Apply now for this Neuro Medical-Surgical travel RN opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and join a supportive acute-care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.