Travel Acute Care Med Surg RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Med Surg - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs - Hours: 36 hrs/wk - Start Date: Mar 30, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position on a 29-bed acute care unit requiring an active IL RN license and night shift availability. Details - 29-bed acute care Med/Surg unit in a hospital setting, with a typical census of 22-26 patients - Patient population includes a wide range of medical diagnoses including GI bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, CHF, DVT, pulmonary embolisms, osteomyelitis, comfort care, and post-procedure patients - Nurse-to-patient ratios are 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights - RNs are required to titrate Heparin drips - Patients may have oxygen requirements up to 6L NC, and stable BiPAP/CPAP at night or PRN; no vents on unit - Telemetry monitoring is handled remotely by the house-wide telemetry department; unit equipment is primarily Philips - 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) - Every other weekend required; night shift weekend is Friday/Saturday - Holidays are rotated among staff - No on-call or standby requirement - Travelers are first to float as needed to other Med/Surg-like units; no ICU or chemo patient assignments - EMR: Epic Requirements - Active IL RN license required; pending licensure is not accepted - Active BLS certification required at time of consideration - Minimum 1 year of RN experience required - BSN is not required Additional Information - 24-hour charge RN coverage on the unit; the charge RN is typically assignment-free - 24-hour PCT coverage with a 1:10 PCT-to-patient ratio; 24-hour unit clerk coverage - RNs are expected to attempt IV starts and use unit resources if unsuccessful; an inpatient phlebotomy team handles blood draws - Orientation consists of 2 shifts - Any color scrubs are acceptable; staff must provide their own scrubs; pediatric-themed scrubs are not permitted - Drug-free campus; a negative drug screen for all panels is required - Two professional references are required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility - Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate American Traveler Job ID P-684572. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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