Travel Surgical Acute 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: 08/31/2026
• 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 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week Nights contract requiring at least 1 year of post-op surgical experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Work in a 63-bed Surgical Acute unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes post-op surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients requiring dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights, which may increase to 1:6 days and 1:7 nights if needed
• 12-hour Night shifts from 1930-0730
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• RNs are not required to titrate drips, with Heparin being the only common titratable drip
• Some patients are on telemetry monitored via Phillips monitors by a central station, RNs are not required to read strips
• Support staff includes PCTs at a ratio of 7-10 patients per PCT on days and 10-15 on nights, assisting with vitals, accu checks, ADLs, and ambulation
• Pre-assigned Charge RNs on each shift who do not take a patient assignment, along with 24/7 House Supervisor coverage
• Respiratory therapy manages nebulizers while RNs manage inhalers and can place patients on CPAP
• No ventilator management required, though CPAP and high flow are used on the unit
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Rotating holiday coverage required every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers float first to units with a similar level of experience
• Block scheduling may be considered if approved at time of contract, self-scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Post-op surgical care experience and strong critical thinking skills required
• Must be a team player with good bedside manner and willingness to ask for help when needed
• Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels as OSF is a Drug-Free Campus

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative surgical nursing care including wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and management of drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• Unit-specific orientation includes 2 shifts with a preceptor plus one 12-hour shift focused on EPIC and professional orientation with a unit educator
• Any scrub color is permitted
• Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility with no radius restriction on eligibility
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-741898. 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.