Travel Med Surg / LTAC RN - $2,369 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Opportunity in Peoria, Illinois

Seeking a Travel LTAC Registered Nurse in Peoria, IL: Bring your med-surg and long-term acute care nursing experience to a rewarding 13-week travel RN assignment supporting patients with complex medical needs.

Job Details

• Location: Peoria, IL 61605
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110 - $2,220
• Setting: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) / Med Surg
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday rotation as needed
• Charting System: EPIC

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience preferred
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with PEG tube care and feedings, CVC/PICC/midline care, and tracheostomy patients
• Ability to titrate drips, including heparin
• Comfort working with complex med-surg and LTAC patient populations
• Availability to provide requested time off and meet submission requirements
• Must be willing to complete a negative drug screen

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with respiratory failure, post-surgical needs, wound care needs, IV antibiotics, post-CVA conditions, post-trauma recovery, and cardiac diagnoses
• Perform ongoing assessments, monitor patient status, and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Administer medications and manage titratable therapies according to clinical guidelines
• Provide care for tracheostomy patients and manage central access devices with confidence
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient recovery and discharge planning
• Float as needed to other units within scope, including ICU and Acute Rehab
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and follow unit protocols

Why Consider This Travel Nursing Job in Peoria?

Peoria offers a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere with a strong healthcare presence, scenic riverfront views, and easy access to local dining, parks, and community amenities—making it a great place to take the next step in your Illinois nursing career.

Apply now to join this LTAC travel nurse opportunity in Peoria, Illinois.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #510244. 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: LTAC

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