Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,394/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in Peoria, Illinois: Join a fast-paced acute care medical-surgical team, strengthen your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on adult patients in a supportive hospital setting. Located along the Illinois River, Peoria offers a welcoming community, scenic riverfront views, and a variety of local dining and entertainment options. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse seeking Med Surg RN jobs, Illinois nursing jobs, and acute care travel nurse opportunities.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Peoria, IL
- Setting: Acute care medical-surgical unit
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Charting System: EPIC
- Orientation: 12 hours with a unit preceptor
- Schedule Notes: Every other weekend required; holiday rotation per policy; no call required
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- BLS certification required
- At least 1 year of hospital or acute care nursing experience required
- Experience in medical-surgical nursing and comfort caring for diverse adult patient populations
- Ability to titrate heparin drips
- Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability in a travel nursing environment
- ACLS preferred for charge RN opportunities
- Willingness to float to other units as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult med/surg patients
- Manage patient assignments in a busy acute care medical-surgical setting
- Monitor and titrate heparin infusions as ordered
- Support patients with oxygen needs up to 6L nasal cannula, stable BiPAP/CPAP at night or as needed, and remote telemetry monitoring
- Collaborate with charge RN, house supervisor, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other support teams
- Attempt IV starts and use available unit resources when additional assistance is needed
- Accurately document care in EPIC and communicate changes in patient status promptly
- Float to other units when needed to support patient care across the facility
Apply now to explore this Travel Medical-Surgical RN job in Peoria, Illinois and join a collaborative healthcare team today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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