Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,344 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,344 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 18 Weeks Start Date: 5/11/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Acute Care - Medical Surgical Duration: 18 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year License: Active Illinois RN License Certifications: BLS Certification Must-Have: Ability to perform IV starts Description: The unit consists of 29 beds. The typical census ranges from 22 to 26 patients, with a target census of 25. The unit includes a mix of private and semi-private rooms. Patient-to-nurse ratios are 4-5:1 during the day and 5-6:1 at night. The unit handles a diverse range of medical diagnoses, including GI bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, congestive heart failure, COVID-19, comfort measures, osteomyelitis, and deep vein thrombosis. Nurses are required to titrate heparin drips only. There is 24-hour charge nurse coverage, with the goal for the charge nurse to be free from patient assignments. A crisis RN is also present 24/7, along with an administrative supervisor as a resource. Patient care technicians are present on the unit with a ratio of 1:10. Patients may have oxygen requirements up to 6L via nasal cannula or stable CPAP/BiPAP at night or as needed. Telemetry patients are monitored remotely by a separate telemetry department. The unit is equipped with Phillips telemetry monitors. Shift reports are conducted at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Weekend shifts require every other weekend commitment. Holidays are rotated among staff. Travel RNs will float to other medical/surgical units as needed, but not to ICUs or chemotherapy patients. Staff are responsible for providing their own scrubs in any color, excluding pediatric scrubs. RNs are expected to attempt IV starts and may utilize inpatient phlebotomy services for blood draws as needed. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29758241EXPTEMP