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Travel LTAC Med Surg RN - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare, Peoria, IL, United States


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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Long Term Acute Care

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours

Employment Type:

Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC / Travel RN – 12 Hour Nights – Peoria, IL.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel LTAC opportunity in Peoria, IL. 13‑week, 12‑hour night assignment for RNs with LTAC/acute care experience in tracheostomy, ventilator, PEG and central line care.

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse in a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Med Surg unit in vibrant Peoria, Illinois (61605). This 13‑week travel assignment offers a meaningful opportunity to care for patients requiring complex, extended care.

Job Details

Assignment Type:

Travel Contract / Travel RN

Location:

Peoria, IL 61605

Setting:

LTAC Med Surg Unit (10 beds)

Start Date:

April 27, 2026

End Date:

July 27, 2026

Duration:

13 weeks

Shift:

12‑hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Hours per Week:

36 guaranteed

Weekly Estimated Pay:

$2,130 – $2,250

Weekend Requirement:

Every other weekend and as needed

Holiday Requirement:

Rotation and as needed

Charting System:

EPIC (experience with EPIC preferred)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

Active Illinois RN license (or proof of application in process) – Illinois RN jobs welcome

BLS certification (AHA required)

Minimum 1 year recent acute care or LTAC RN experience (travel RN experience a plus)

Clinical experience caring for PEG tube patients, tracheostomy care, and ventilator/respiratory support

Competent with CVC/PICC/Midline care and IV antibiotic administration

Ability to titrate drips (Heparin) and monitor infusion therapy

Ability and willingness to float to ICU and Acute Rehab as needed

Must pass a comprehensive drug screen (drug‑free campus)

Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality nursing care to patients with complex, long‑term acute care needs, including respiratory failure, post‑surgical care, wound care, IV antibiotics, post‑CVA, post‑trauma, and cardiac conditions

Manage and monitor patients with PEG tubes, central lines (PICC/CVC), midlines, and tracheostomies

Titrate and monitor Heparin drips and other infusion therapies as ordered

Collaborate with respiratory therapists for ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP, and high‑flow oxygen management

Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team, including house supervisors and patient care technicians

Float to ICU and Acute Rehab units as needed to support patient care

Document patient care accurately and timely using EPIC electronic health record

Participate in orientation, training, and ongoing professional development as required

Why Apply
This is an excellent LTAC nursing job for RNs who enjoy clinical variety, ventilator and trach care, and working in a collaborative care environment. Peoria, IL offers an affordable lifestyle with cultural and outdoor activities during your travel RN assignment.

Apply Now
Join our healthcare team today and advance your nursing career with meaningful patient care experience.

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.

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