Travel Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Nephrology | Peoria, Illinois

Travel RN opportunity in Peoria, Illinois: join a supportive acute care medical-surgical nephrology unit and deliver patient-centered care in a collaborative hospital setting. Peoria offers a welcoming Midwest atmosphere with a strong community feel, convenient city amenities, and access to scenic riverfront areas, making it an appealing place to live and work. This 15-week Registered Nurse assignment is ideal for experienced med-surg nurses seeking a travel nursing job in central Illinois.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Setting: Acute care medical-surgical nephrology unit
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Charting System: EPIC
• Orientation: 3 days with a preceptor
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• Current BLS certification
• General medical-surgical background required; nephrology, urology, or dialysis experience is preferred
• Strong general medical-surgical background; nephrology, urology, or dialysis experience is preferred
• Excellent teamwork, dependability, and a positive patient-first attitude
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and participate in a rotating weekend and holiday schedule
• Comfortable floating to other general medical units as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical and nephrology patients
• Monitor and care for patients with ESRD, AKI, dialysis needs, transplant care, urologic conditions, and general medicine overflow
• Complete bedside report and maintain 1-2 hour rounding practices as required on the unit
• Administer medications, assess patient status, and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, patient care technicians, and interdisciplinary care team members
• Support safe, efficient care for a patient ratio of approximately 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Document accurately in EPIC and follow unit policies, safety standards, and infection control practices
• Float to other general medical areas or provide support as needed based on census and staffing

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career with this Medical-Surgical Nephrology Registered Nurse assignment in Peoria, Illinois.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #516096. 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: Med/Surg

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