Travel Med Surg RN - $2,347 per week

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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring an active IL RN license and at least 1 year of hospital experience.

Details

• Acute care Medical-Surgical unit with 31 beds, both private and semi-private rooms
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights, with surgical staffing ratios up to 1:6 (days) and 1:7 (nights)
• General medical patient population with a variety of diagnoses
• RNs titrate Heparin drips
• Patients may require oxygen up to 6L NC and stable BiPAP/CPAP support
• Telemetry monitored remotely via house-wide department using Phillips equipment
• 24-hour Charge RN and house supervisor coverage on every shift
• 3-4 PCTs on dayshift and 2-3 on nightshift with ratios of 8-9:1 when unit is full
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p) with shift report at 7a and 7p
• Every other weekend required (Sat/Sun days, Fri/Sat nights)
• Holiday rotation required per facility policy
• No call or standby requirement
• Travel RNs are first to float to other units as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS preferred for Charge RN role
• 1+ year of hospital experience preferred
• Must be able to attempt IV starts, utilizing unit resources such as phlebotomy team if unsuccessful
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Hospitalist/Intensivist coverage in house 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy in house 24/7
• Pharmacy in house 24/7, all medications prepared by pharmacy staff
• Unit orientation typically includes two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Scrubs are self-provided, any color accepted except pediatric-themed scrubs
• No radius rule; local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• COVID vaccination not required for consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-762619. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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