Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,544 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Glenview, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/22/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 22, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a night shift contract requiring IL licensure, EKG proficiency, and prior MS/Tele experience.

Details

• Hospital-based Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit caring for boarded patients in the ED (not treating ED patients directly)
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 8-week contract length
• Every-other weekend requirement
• Holiday coverage as needed
• Floating required to other MS units when not needed in the ED
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR used

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required (temporary license accepted if permanent application is in process)
• Current BLS certification (American Heart or American Red Cross accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required; 4+ years preferred
• EKG test score of 80% or higher required prior to consideration
• Epic EMR experience required
• New graduates not accepted
• 2 current professional references from a Supervisor/Manager/Charge within the last year, with at least one travel reference preferred

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care for boarded patients in the ED and float to MS units as needed
• On Day 1 of orientation, travelers must pass an on-site EKG test (pass/fail) after receiving a study book in advance
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must have been away for at least 12 months to be considered as a traveler
• Maximum RTO for this 8-week contract is 3 days
• Facility conducts a brief 10-15 minute interview prior to placement

American Traveler Job ID #P-769512. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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