Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,646 per week in Peoria, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,646 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 20 Weeks Start Date: 3/30/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified OR RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61636! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: CMH Open Heart Duration: 20 weeks Shift: Day, Monday to Friday Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum two (2) years of relevant nursing experience License: RN License in good standing Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Evidence-based practice - Nursing process - Patient care planning - Patient assessment - Intervention implementation - Documentation - Patient moving and handling - Patient progress evaluation - Professional accountability - Self-development - Equipment troubleshooting - Clinical knowledge sharing - Problem solving - Lift equipment usage - Lab specimen collection - Bedside lab testing - Interdisciplinary collaboration - Resource utilization - Ownership and persistence - Work prioritization - Task delegation - Advocacy - Patient education - Cultural competence - Teaching strategy adaptation Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will contribute professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. You will promote the use of evidence-based practice. You will develop an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient and healthcare team. You will assess the patient's status through interviews, observations, and physical assessments. You will use appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes. You will systematically evaluate and document the patient's progress toward expected outcomes on an ongoing basis. You will complete required documentation, including patient charts and event reports. You will modify the plan of care based on evaluations and changes in patient conditions. You will demonstrate professional accountability for your own practice through seeking resources and continued self-development. You will acquire and maintain current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice. You will demonstrate technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoot problems as they arise. You will promote the professional development of yourself and team members. You will share clinical knowledge through informal teaching. You will demonstrate a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues. You will possess knowledge and skills to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. You will perform patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider orders and hospital procedures. You will coordinate interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members. You will analyze clinical situations in a systematic way and act to obtain resources or correct problems to meet patient needs. You will recognize the need for assistance and utilize resources in a timely manner. You will demonstrate ownership and persistence to ensure problems are resolved effectively. You will be able to assume assignments of non-complex and some complex patient management. You will consistently prioritize work based on changes in patient condition and assignments. You will identify and utilize team resources to solve problems or needs. You will collaborate with the healthcare team in organizing tasks for patient care from admission to discharge. You will provide goal-focused shift reports. You will work with team members in delegating tasks appropriately. You will advocate for patients’ needs with physicians when necessary. You will assess and choose teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and family's needs. You will take cultural, age-specific, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients. You will adapt teaching strategies based on the patient's response and readiness to learn. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. 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. Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29421848EXPTEMP

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