Travel Medical-Surgical 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 Medical Acute Care position offering 12-hour night shifts and requiring an active IL RN license.

Details

• Work in a 20-bed Medical Acute Care unit within an acute care hospital setting
• General medical patient population, including some telemetry patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4/5 on day shift and 1:5/6 on night shift
• PCTs available with ratios of 1:6/7 on days and 1:10 on nights
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7
• Telemetry patients monitored via Phillips monitors with central station monitor techs; bedside RNs do not read strips
• No ventilators on this unit
• 12-hour night shift schedule
• Every other weekend required
• 3 of 6 holidays required per year
• Call/standby requirements depend on hospital staffing needs
• Floating required, with travel RNs floated first followed by rotation
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• General medical/surgical experience required
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required
• BSN not required for this position
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a general medical acute care unit
• Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, and PCTs to support patient care
• No specific scrub color or dress code required
• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Local candidates accepted with a reduced rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius restriction limiting eligibility for the position
• COVID vaccination not required
• Preference given to candidates with general medical/surgical travel experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-737918. 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.