Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,599 per week

First Connect Health

  • Peoria, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • $25 Per Hour

Highlights

The ideal candidate is a confident Surgical Acute Care RN with strong post-operative nursing experience, excellent critical-thinking skills and the ability to care for surgical, trauma and medically complex patients. OSF is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Surgical Acute Care to provide high-quality care to a diverse population of post-operative, surgical and trauma patients.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPeoria, IL

Description

First Connect Health 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: 10/05/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse – Surgical Acute Care

Department: Surgical Acute
Assignment Type: Travel
Unit Capacity: 63 Beds
Shift: 12-Hour Shifts
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Night Shift: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
Weekend: Every Other Weekend
Holiday: Rotating / Every Other Holiday
Call/Standby: None
Scrub Color: Any Color
Orientation: 2 shifts with preceptor + 1 additional 12-hour orientation shift

Position Overview

OSF is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Surgical Acute Care to provide high-quality care to a diverse population of post-operative, surgical and trauma patients.

The Surgical Acute unit consists of 63 beds, including 49 private rooms and 9 observation beds. The ideal candidate should have strong post-operative nursing experience, excellent critical-thinking skills, a good bedside manner and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the IL license application has been initiated
  • BLS – Required
  • Strong post-operative patient-care experience
  • Excellent clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
  • Strong bedside manner and communication skills
  • Ability to recognize when assistance is needed and ask for help appropriately
  • Team-oriented approach to patient care

Unit Details

Total Beds: 63

  • 49 private rooms
  • 9 observation beds

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

Days:

  • Typically 4–5 patients per RN
  • May increase to 1:6 when necessary

Nights:

  • Typically 5–6 patients per RN
  • May increase to 1:7 when necessary

Patient Population & Common Skills

The Surgical Acute unit cares for patients with a variety of surgical and medical needs, including:

  • Post-operative surgical patients
  • Trauma patients
  • Medical overflow
  • Wound care
  • Dressing changes
  • IV therapy
  • Pain management
  • Surgical drains
  • NG tubes
  • Central lines
  • TPN

RNs should be comfortable providing comprehensive post-operative care and managing patients with varying levels of acuity.

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to surgical and acute-care patients
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments
  • Monitor post-operative recovery
  • Manage wounds, dressings and drains
  • Provide IV therapy and medication administration
  • Manage NG tubes and central lines
  • Monitor and administer TPN as ordered
  • Provide effective pain management
  • Recognize changes in patient condition
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrate strong critical thinking and clinical judgment

Drips & Medication Management

  • RNs are not required to titrate drips
  • Heparin is the primary specialty drip used on the unit

Respiratory Support

  • No ventilators on the unit
  • Patients may require:
    • CPAP
    • High-flow oxygen

Respiratory Therapy manages nebulizer treatments.

RNs are responsible for inhaler administration and may place patients on CPAP as appropriate.

Telemetry

  • Some patients are monitored on telemetry
  • Philips monitoring system
  • Central monitor station with dedicated monitor technicians
  • Bedside RNs are not required to interpret telemetry strips

Staffing & Support

Charge Nurses

  • Two Charge RNs are pre-assigned on each shift
  • Charge Nurses do not typically take a patient assignment
  • House Supervisor available 24/7

Patient Care Technicians

PCT support is available:

  • Days: Approximately 7–10 patients per PCT
  • Nights: Approximately 10–15 patients per PCT

PCT responsibilities include:

  • Vital signs
  • Accu-checks
  • Activities of daily living
  • Turning/repositioning
  • Ambulation

Scheduling

Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Night: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM

  • Travelers do not self-schedule
  • Block scheduling may be considered
  • Any block schedule request must be approved at the time of contract
  • Schedule is determined based on unit staffing needs

Weekend Requirement

Every Other Weekend

Saturday and Sunday are considered weekend shifts.

Holiday Requirement

Travelers will rotate every other holiday as required.

Call / Standby

No call or standby requirement.

Floating Requirement

Travelers are the first to float when staffing needs require.

Travelers will be floated to units where their level of experience is appropriate.

For example, if an ICU RN is floated to a general unit, the traveler may receive a smaller assignment of approximately 3 patients.

Orientation

Orientation includes:

  • 2 shifts with a unit preceptor
  • 1 additional 12-hour shift for EPIC and professional orientation with the unit educator

OSF Assignment Policies

Local Candidate Rate

A local rate applies to clinicians whose permanent address is within 50 miles of the facility.

The local rate is $25 lower than the regular and overtime bill rates.

Call-Off Policy

OSF may call off a traveler for the equivalent of 12 hours during a 13-week assignment without penalty or requiring the traveler to pay for the missed shift.

Orientation

The first work week includes 12 hours of non-billable orientation.

Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation.

Submission Requirements

The following information is required with submission:

  • Last four digits of the clinician's SSN
  • Clinician's middle initial
  • Requested Time Off (RTO)
  • Active Illinois RN license OR confirmation that the license application has been initiated
  • Confirmation that the candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus
  • Candidate must be able to provide a negative drug screen for all required panels

Dress Code

Scrubs – Any color acceptable

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident Surgical Acute Care RN with strong post-operative nursing experience, excellent critical-thinking skills and the ability to care for surgical, trauma and medically complex patients.

A strong team player with excellent bedside manner and the ability to recognize when to escalate concerns will be highly successful in this assignment.

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

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