Posted 09/28/2026 · Job #512625
Med/Surg | RN | 13–Week Travel – Peoria, Illinois
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse – Night Shift | Peoria, IL
Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Peoria, Illinois: join a high-acuity acute care surgical unit, provide hands-on patient-centered care, and grow your medical-surgical nursing career.
Join a high-acuity medical-surgical team in Peoria, Illinois, a welcoming riverfront community known for its strong healthcare presence, convenient amenities, and easy access to dining, parks, and local attractions. This travel nursing assignment is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and enjoys delivering quality bedside care.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse / RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Setting: Acute care surgical medical-surgical unit
- Location: Peoria, IL 61637
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Rotate every other holiday
- Orientation: 2 shifts with a preceptor plus additional EPIC and unit orientation
- Charting System: EPIC electronic health record (EHR)
- Scrub Color: Any color
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- At least 1 year of Med/Surg or acute care nursing experience required
- Strong post-operative care skills and confidence caring for surgical patients
- Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to ask for help when needed
- Professional bedside manner and a collaborative, team-focused attitude
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment with changing patient needs
- Experience with EPIC charting is helpful
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care for post-op surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients
- Manage common medical-surgical needs such as dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NG tubes, central lines, and TPN
- Monitor patients on telemetry and collaborate with monitor techs as needed
- Support respiratory care by troubleshooting CPAP and high-flow equipment and coordinating with respiratory therapy
- Deliver safe, compassionate patient care while maintaining strong clinical judgment and prioritization
- Work closely with charge nurses, house supervisors, and patient care techs to support efficient unit flow
- Float to similar-level units when needed and adapt quickly to changing patient assignments
- Document accurately in EPIC and follow unit standards for quality patient care
Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse job in Peoria, IL and join a supportive healthcare team today.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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