Medical-Surgical RN (Acute Care)
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Acute | Peoria, IL (61637)

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Peoria, IL — 13-week Surgical Acute contract, nights, EPIC experience preferred. Join a modern facility and a supportive healthcare team caring for diverse post-op and medical patients. Great Peoria, Illinois travel nursing assignment in zip code 61637.

Quick Job Snapshot

• Job Title: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Acute
• Location: Peoria, Illinois (61637) — Peoria nursing jobs / Illinois travel nursing
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 13, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:30 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250

Why Join This Travel RN Opportunity

• Work in a modern Surgical Acute / Medical-Surgical unit with a collaborative care team.
• Gain hands-on experience with post-op, trauma, and high-acuity medical patients.
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for travel nurses in Peoria, IL.
• Live near Peoria's riverfront, cultural attractions, and welcoming community during your contract.

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Active Illinois RN license (or evidence that Illinois application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg RN experience; Surgical Acute or post-op nursing experience strongly preferred
• Proven skills in post-op care, wound care, IV therapy, and clinical critical thinking
• Compassionate bedside care, strong teamwork, and ability to ask for support when needed
• Negative drug screen required (OSF is a Drug-Free Campus)

Core Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to post-op surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients on a Med/Surg unit.
• Perform dressing changes, wound care, IV management, pain control, drains, NG care, central line care, and TPN administration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including charge nurses, patient care techs, respiratory therapists, and physicians.
• Manage patients on CPAP and high-flow oxygen; RNs handle inhaler administration and CPAP placement while RT manages nebs.
• Float to units of similar acuity as needed to support staffing and patient care demands.
• Document patient care and assessments in EPIC — orientation includes EPIC training (one 12-hour shift).
• Adhere to unit policies and dress code (any color scrubs permitted).

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 2 shifts with a preceptor plus one 12-hour EPIC/professional orientation shift.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating every other holiday.

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team in Peoria, Illinois. This Travel RN Med/Surg role is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking Surgical Acute experience and EPIC competency. Apply now and bring your Med Surg RN skills to a supportive clinical environment.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.