Travel Med Surg 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: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Acute Care night shift position requiring an active IL RN license and hospital experience.

Details

• Work in the Medical-Surgical Acute Care (MSAC) unit of an acute care hospital setting
• 18-bed unit with mostly private rooms and one semi-private room
• General medicine patient population with various diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 during days and 5-6:1 during nights
• RNs are required to titrate Heparin drips
• Patients may have oxygen requirements up to 6L NC and stable BiPAP/CPAP overnight or PRN
• Telemetry patients are monitored remotely via house-wide telemetry department using Phillips equipment
• 24-hour Charge RN and House Supervisor coverage on each shift
• Two PCTs per shift with a 9:1 ratio when the unit is full
• Unit clerk (PCL) provides 24-hour coverage
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with shift report at 7a and 7p
• Required to work every other weekend (Fri/Sat nights)
• Holiday rotation required per policy
• No call or standby requirements
• Travel RNs are first to float to other units as needed

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS preferred for Charge RN position
• 1+ year of hospital experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience
• RNs are expected to attempt IV starts and utilize unit resources if unsuccessful
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to general medicine patients with various diagnoses on a busy Med/Surg unit
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy and BiPAP/CPAP as needed
• Collaborate with 24/7 in-house Hospitalist/Intensivist, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy teams
• Inpatient phlebotomy team handles blood draws
• All medications are prepared by pharmacy staff
• Travel RNs typically complete one 12-hour orientation shift with a unit preceptor
• Any color scrubs accepted; clinicians must provide their own (no pediatric scrubs)
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-738620. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.