Travel Nurse RN - Neuro - $3,092 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $3,092 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Neuro RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Neuro Med-Surg Acute Duration: 26 weeks Shift: Night shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required License: Active nursing license required Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Level 1 trauma experience - Previous travel experience (no first-time travelers) - Prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit - Experience in titrating heparin drips Description: The Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit has 54 beds consisting of two semi-private rooms. Patient ratios on day shifts are 1 nurse to 4-5 patients and on night shifts are 1 nurse to 5-6 patients. Common diagnoses and types of patients include stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience conditions, along with some medical overflow. RNs on this unit will be required to titrate drips. Nurse aids or patient care technicians are present with ratios of 1:9-10 during the day, 1:9-10 during the evening, and 1:10-12 at night. Registered nurses troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment, including high-flow systems for stable patients. There are telemetry monitors available, and RNs are not required to interpret strips. Shifts for nurses are set at 12 hours, with requests considered for scheduling. There is a weekend requirement of every other weekend. Holidays are also required every other holiday. Floating may occur in rotation with the rest of the staff, with a focus on competency in specific skills. Tattoos must be covered while on duty, and piercings are limited to ears. Orientation consists of two days with an educator and one day caring for patients with a preceptor.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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