RN Med Surg LTAC
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel LTAC opportunity in Peoria, IL. 13-week, 12-hour night assignment for RNs with LTAC/acute care experience in tracheostomy, ventilator, PEG and central line care.

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse in a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Med Surg unit in vibrant Peoria, Illinois (61605). This 13-week travel assignment offers a meaningful opportunity to care for patients requiring complex, extended care. Peoria nursing jobs combine a welcoming community, scenic riverfront, and Midwestern charm—making it a great place to live and work during your assignment.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract / Travel RN
• Location: Peoria, IL 61605 (Peoria healthcare jobs, Illinois RN jobs)
• Setting: LTAC Med Surg Unit (10 beds)
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• End Date: July 27, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and as needed
• Holiday Requirement: Rotation and as needed
• Charting System: EPIC (experience with EPIC preferred)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or proof of application in process) — Illinois RN jobs welcome
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• Minimum 1 year recent acute care or LTAC RN experience (travel RN experience a plus)
• Clinical experience caring for PEG tube patients, tracheostomy care, and ventilator/respiratory support
• Competent with CVC/PICC/Midline care and IV antibiotic administration
• Ability to titrate drips (Heparin) and monitor infusion therapy
• Ability and willingness to float to ICU and Acute Rehab as needed
• Must pass a comprehensive drug screen (drug-free campus)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with complex, long-term acute care needs, including respiratory failure, post-surgical care, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac conditions
• Manage and monitor patients with PEG tubes, central lines (PICC/CVC), midlines, and tracheostomies
• Titrate and monitor Heparin drips and other infusion therapies as ordered
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists for ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen management
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team, including house supervisors and patient care technicians
• Float to ICU and Acute Rehab units as needed to support patient care
• Document patient care accurately and timely using EPIC electronic health record
• Participate in orientation, training, and ongoing professional development as required

Why apply: This is an excellent LTAC nursing job for RNs who enjoy clinical variety, ventilator and trach care, and working in a collaborative care environment. Peoria, IL offers an affordable lifestyle with cultural and outdoor activities during your travel RN assignment.

Apply now to be considered for this Registered Nurse (RN) LTAC travel position in Peoria, IL. Join our healthcare team today and advance your nursing career with meaningful patient care experience.

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