Travel Nurse RN - Neuro - $2,308 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,308 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 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: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Neuro Med-Surg Acute Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Active state 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 with heparin drip titration Description: The unit consists of 54 beds, including semi-private rooms. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 during the day shift and 1:5-6 during the night shift. Common patient diagnoses include stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neuroscience conditions. Nurses are required to titrate medication drips, particularly heparin based on PTT. A charge nurse and house supervisor are available on each shift, with charge nurses not taking patient assignments unless necessary. Patient care technicians are present on the unit, with varying ratios depending on the shift. Respiratory equipment is utilized on the unit, mainly for stable patients. Telemetry monitoring is available, and nurses are not required to read their own cardiac strips. Shifts are 12 hours long; weekend and holiday work is required every other cycle. Floating to other units may be necessary depending on staffing needs. There is no specific scrub color requirement, although tattoos must be covered while on duty, and only earrings are allowed as piercings. Orientation includes training specific to the unit and computer systems.

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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