Neuro Med-Surg RN
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

13-week Neuro RN travel assignment in Peoria, IL (61637) — Nights, EPIC charting, Level 1 trauma neuro med-surg.

Join an exceptional team as a Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse in the Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit in Peoria, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing job places you in a dynamic Level 1 trauma environment with a dedicated neuro unit supporting patients with complex neurological needs, including stroke care, neurosurgical recovery, seizure management, and traumatic brain injury care. Peoria, IL (zip code 61637) offers a welcoming community, riverfront recreation, and easy access to Central Illinois amenities.

Job Details — Travel Nursing Job (Peoria, IL)

• Location: Peoria, IL 61637 (Peoria, Illinois)
• Job Title: Neuro RN / Travel Nurse — Med-Surg Acute (Neuroscience)
• Setting: Neuro Med-Surg Acute Unit (54 beds) — Level 1 trauma center
• Employment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nursing Job
• Duration: 13 weeks (March 30, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (guaranteed)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Charting System: EPIC (electronic health record experience preferred)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2130–$2250

Qualifications & Job Requirements — Registered Nurse (RN)

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or documentation that Illinois RN application is in process
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN on a dedicated neuro unit or neuroscience/neurology med-surg unit
• Experience working in a Level 1 trauma center required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Experience titrating heparin drips (PTT-based protocols) and other vasoactive/neuro drips
• Ability to float in rotation with staff and adapt to general med-surg floors as needed
• Negative drug screen required (OSF is a Drug-Free Campus)

Responsibilities — Neuro Nursing & Clinical Duties

• Provide high-quality care for patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, and other neuroscience diagnoses
• Titrate drips, including heparin infusions, per unit protocols and patient-specific orders
• Perform neurological assessments, monitor changes, and escalate concerns to the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, physicians, nurse aides, and monitor techs
• Utilize EPIC for accurate charting, documentation, and care coordination
• Participate in unit-specific orientation, continuing education, and competency validation
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement
• Float to other units as needed and perform skills within demonstrated competency
• Follow professional dress code guidelines (no scrub color requirement; tattoos covered; only ear piercings allowed)

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Specialized neuro med-surg experience at a Level 1 trauma center — great for advancing neuro nursing skills
• Guaranteed 36 hours/week and consistent night-shift schedule for predictable work-life balance
• EPIC experience — strengthens your electronic health record skills for future nursing jobs
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and unit-specific orientation for travel nurses
• Opportunity to live and work in Peoria, IL — riverfront parks, community events, and Central Illinois access

Ready to take the next step in your neuro nursing career? Apply now to join our Peoria neuro nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN). Submit your resume, active RN license (or proof of application), certs (BLS, NIHSS), and travel nursing references. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in patients' lives!

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