Travel Neuro Medical-Surgical RN (Acute) - $2,380 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 : 11 / 10 / 2025

Duration : 18 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours, nights

Employment Type : Travel

Job Description American Traveler seeks an experienced RN with neuro and trauma experience for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute night shift assignment, requiring an active IL license and prior travel experience.

Responsibilities Work in a Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit within an acute care hospital setting

Night shift, working three 12-hour shifts per week from 7 : 00 pm to 7 : 00 am

Unit has 54 beds including 2 semi-private rooms, primarily serving patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumors, head injury, and other neuroscience diagnoses

Patient ratios are 1 : 4-5 on days and 1 : 5-6 on nights

Nurses titrate heparin drips based on PTT and must have experience with heparin gtt

Phillips telemetry monitors are used, with house-wide telemetry coverage—nurses are not required to interpret strips

Epic EMR used—Epic experience preferred

Float in rotation with regular staff, with assignments based on competency if floated outside the general unit

Weekend requirement is every other weekend, with holiday rotation

Charge nurse and house supervisor onsite 24 / 7, with charge nurse not carrying a patient assignment unless needed

Support staff includes nurse aides and patient care techs, days / evenings ratio 1 : 9-10, nights 1 : 10-12

Unit occasionally manages stable COVID-19 patients on high-flow oxygen

Two days of orientation provided, including computer and unit-specific training with an educator and preceptor

No scrub color required, but visible tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings are allowed while on duty

No call or standby requirement

COVID vaccination is not required for this assignment

Local rates apply for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles

Requirements Active IL RN license required at time of consideration—pending licenses not accepted

Minimum of one year RN experience required

Basic Life Support (BLS, AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required

Must have Level 1 trauma experience

Prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit required

Must have previous travel RN experience—first time travelers not accepted

Must have heparin drip titration experience

Benefits High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-623107. 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 - Neuro

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.