Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,285 per week

Job Summary

The Orthopedic Medical Surgical Nursing position is located in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves providing patient care on a unit with 43 private rooms, managing a wide variety of medical surgical and postoperative orthopedic cases. The position requires clinical expertise in postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical nursing, with an emphasis on patient safety and effective teamwork during night shifts.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 07/20/2026.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Illinois registered nurse license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated;
• BLS certification (American Heart Association);
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in surgical or medical-surgical nursing;
• Active Illinois license or confirmation of licensure application.

Department

Orthopedic | RN.

Beds

43 all private rooms.

Patient Ratios

1:4-5 on 12-hour days and 1:5-6 on 12-hour nights.

Job Responsibilities

Managing diverse medical surgical and postoperative orthopedic cases, trauma cases with fractures, and performing troubleshooting for CPAP and heated high flow equipment.

Certifications

• BLS (AHA).

Additional Information

• Local rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles;
• Orientation includes 12 hours of non-billable hours;
• Primary charge nurse each shift;
• House supervisor on duty 24/7;
• Optional float to similar floors;
• Scrubs of any color required, adult professional appearance;
• Tattoos and piercings must be covered.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance;
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage;
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage;
• Competitive salaries;
• Referral bonuses;
• Travel reimbursement;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• Direct deposit/free checking;
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.