Travel Med Surg Acute Care RN - $2,347 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: 10/26/2026 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: Oct 26, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in a busy Acute Care unit, requiring an active IL RN license and BLS certification. Details Acute care Medical-Surgical unit with 31 beds, both private and semi-private rooms General medicine patients with various diagnoses Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights, with surgical staffing up to 1:6 (days) and 1:7 (nights) RNs required to titrate Heparin drips 24-hour Charge RN and House Supervisor coverage, with Charge RN occasionally taking a patient assignment 3-4 PCTs on dayshift and 2-3 PCTs on nightshift, ratio 8-9:1 when unit is full Patients may require oxygen up to 6L NC and stable BiPAP/CPAP support Telemetry patients monitored remotely via house-wide telemetry department using Phillips equipment 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with shift report at 7a and 7p Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat nights) Holiday rotation required per policy No call or standby requirement Travel RNs are first to float to other units as needed Uses EPIC EMR Requirements Active IL RN license required BLS certification (AHA) required 1 year of hospital experience preferred ACLS preferred for Charge RN role Must be comfortable attempting IV starts, utilizing phlebotomy team for blood draws when unsuccessful EPIC EMR experience preferred Additional Information 24/7 in-house Hospitalist/Intensivist, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy support Pharmacy prepares all medications for administration Travel RNs typically complete two 12-hour orientation shifts with a unit preceptor Any color scrubs accepted, staff must provide their own; pediatric scrubs not permitted First-time travelers may be considered Local candidates accepted with reduced local rate applying to those within 50 miles of the facility Requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration American Traveler Job ID P-765098. 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 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.