Travel Pediatric Acute RN - $2,362 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Acute RN for a Level 1 trauma children's hospital, requiring an active IL RN license and 2+ years of experience.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Acute unit, sharing space with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, occupying 22 of 32 total beds with expansion capability based on census
• Care for a medical/surgical pediatric population with diagnoses including hyperbilirubinemia, neuro conditions, diabetes, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, COVID, and orthopedic cases
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4
• PCTs support the unit at a ratio of 1:8-10
• Charge RN, Pediatric Crisis RN, and administrative supervisor support available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage in house until approximately midnight with 24/7 resident coverage
• Utilize heated high flow and BiPAP respiratory equipment with specific parameters
• Care for monitored patients with support from a dedicated Pediatric monitor tech
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700-1930
• Every other weekend required (Sat/Sun for day shift)
• Holiday coverage required unless otherwise approved during interview
• Floating required within the children's hospital, including to Mom/Baby for baby assignments; no floating to ICUs unless experienced, and no chemo patients
• No mandatory call or standby requirement at this time

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma center experience
• EPIC EMR experience

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric acute patients including medical/surgical cases
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts, with potential extension based on management and educator approval
• Scrub tops may be any color or pattern as long as pediatric-appropriate and non-revealing; scrub pants must be a solid, non-revealing color
• OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and requires a negative drug screen for all panels
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a reduced local rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-757464. 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 - Pediatrics

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