Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a night shift travel assignment in Illinois. The unit has 29 beds with a mix of private and semi-private rooms, and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 5–6:1 on nights.

Requirements include an active IL RN license and BLS, with 1 year of RN experience. EPIC EMR experience is preferred, and IV starts may be required. Assignments start Sep 28, 2026 and run for 15 weeks.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Must be able to attempt IV starts using unit resources.
• Negative drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg unit.
• Float to similar med/surg units as needed.
• Titrate Heparin drips and monitor patients.

Skills

Active IL license

BLS certification

RN experience

IV starts

EPIC EMR

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Let American Traveler be your trusted companion on your traveler journey!

Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.

Travel RN - Med/Surg

Assignment Overview

• Magnet Hospital
• Posted 8 days ago
• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1
• Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift acute care position requiring active IL RN licensure and BLS certification.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 29 beds and a mix of private and semi-private rooms
• Typical census of 22-26 patients with a target of 25
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights
• Patient population includes GI bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, CHF, COVID, comfort measures, osteomyelitis, elderly fall patients, DVT, and pulmonary embolisms
• RNs required to titrate Heparin drips
• 24-hour Charge RN and Crisis RN coverage with an administrative supervisor available as a resource
• 24-hour PCT coverage with a 1:10 PCT-to-patient ratio
• No ventilators on unit; patients may require oxygen up to 6L NC or stable BiPAP/CPAP
• Telemetry monitored remotely by house-wide department using Philips equipment
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with shift report at 7a and 7p
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat for night shift)
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• No call or standby requirements
• Travel RNs float first to other similar med/surg units, excluding ICU and chemo patients
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must be able to attempt IV starts using unit resources when needed
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for a wide range of medical diagnoses on an acute care Med/Surg unit
• Unit clerk (PCL) provides 24-hour coverage for administrative support
• Inpatient phlebotomy team handles blood draws
• Receive 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Any color scrubs permitted; clinicians must provide their own, no pediatric scrubs
• Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility, though no radius rule restricts eligibility
• Local candidates accepted
• COVID vaccination not required for this position

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

• Weekly: $2,362/wk
• Assignment Total (15 Weeks): $35,430
• Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks): $122,824
• Weekly Breakdown
• Weekly Wages: $1,116/wk
• Regular Hours: $31.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,116
• Weekly Stipends: $1,246/wk
• Lodging: $110.00 x 7 days = $770
• Meals & Incidentals: $68.00 x 7 days = $476
• In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,126 - $2,362. The $2,362 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

American Traveler Benefits

• Health
• Day 1
• Day 1
• 401k with match
• Opt In
• ...and many more!

Why American Traveler?

Unmatched Support and Transparency

Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.

Empowering Technology

Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.

Exceptional Pay and Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.

Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise

Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.

Job ID: P-751475