Travel Surgical Acute RN - $2,565 per week

PEL/VIP; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision benefits

Job summary

PEL/VIP seeks an experienced Travel RN for the Surgical Acute unit in Illinois. The role centers on post-op care, trauma, and overflow medical cases within an acute care setting, with 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour workweek.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong critical thinking and bedside manner while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Start date is 09/28/2026 for a 13-week assignment, with EPIC Scrub charting requirements.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license or confirmation of application initiation.
• BLS certification (AHA) required.
• Experience in post-op care and strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-operative surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients.
• Conduct dressing changes and wound care.
• Administer IV therapy and pain management.
• Care for drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Post-op care

Bedside manner

Education

RN license IL

Job description

Specialty:

Med Surg / Telemetry

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

09/28/2026

Duration:

13 weeks

Hours per Week:

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

TravelRN (Registered Nurse) - Surgical Acute | Travel | Location not provided

Assignment Overview

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Surgical Acute unit. This role requires expertise in post-op care, trauma, and overflow medical cases within an acute care setting. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking skills and a good bedside manner.

Assignment Details

Estimated gross weekly pay package: $2565 (negotiable)

Shift: 12-hour nights (19:30 - 07:30)

Weekend requirement: Every other weekend

Holiday requirement: Rotate every other holiday

Floating requirements: First to float; specific to experience level

Charting System: EPICScrub Color: Any color

Responsibilities

• Manage post-operative surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients


• Conduct dressing changes and wound care


• Administer IV therapy and pain management


• Care for drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN


• Ensure a collaborative approach as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license or application initiation confirmation


• BLS certification (AHA)


• Experience in post-op care and critical thinking skills

Job Type

Travel

Job ID #64770060. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About PEL/VIP

PEL/VIP connects nursing, respiratory and allied health professionals with opportunities that make a difference. For over 30 years, we've helped clinicians build rewarding careers through travel, contract, permanent, and PRN positions across acute care facilities, post-acute facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. Whether you're looking for flexibility, career growth, competitive pay, or your next long-term opportunity, our team is committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your goals. As a company built and operated by healthcare professionals, we understand the value clinicians bring to patient care. That's why we focus on building lasting relationships, providing personalized support, and creating opportunities where clinicians can succeed.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan


• Dental benefits


• Medical benefits


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Vision benefits