Travel Surgical Acute RN - $2,362 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment on a Surgical Acute unit, requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting on a 63-bed Surgical Acute unit (49 private, 9 observation beds)
• Patient population includes post-op surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients requiring dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• RN to patient ratios of 4-5 on days and 5-6 on nights, which may increase up to 1:6 days and 1:7 nights when needed
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts from 1930-0730
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Rotates every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers float first to units with similar experience level; ICU RNs floating to general units take a team of 3 patients
• No RN drip titration required except Heparin
• Charge RNs (2 pre-assigned per shift) do not take patient assignments; house supervisor available 24/7
• PCTs assist with vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation at a ratio of 7-10 patients per PCT on days and 10-15 on nights
• No ventilators on unit; RNs manage inhalers and may place patients on CPAP, while RT manages nebulizers
• Telemetry monitoring available via Phillips monitors with central station monitor techs; bedside RNs do not read strips
• Any scrub color permitted
• Unit orientation includes 2 preceptor shifts plus one 12-hour shift for EPIC and professional orientation with the unit educator

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS (AHA) certification
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Strong post-op care skills and critical thinking ability
• Good bedside manner and team-oriented approach
• Comfortable asking for help when needed
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide post-op surgical nursing care including wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and management of drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• Work alongside dedicated charge RNs and 24/7 house supervisor support
• Block scheduling may be considered if approved at time of contract; travelers do not self-schedule
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• Local candidates within 50 miles are eligible for a local rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-749756. 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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