Travel Cardio Thoracic Telemetry RN - $2,362 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring IL licensure, EKG interpretation, and drip titration skills.

Details

• Acute care Cardio Thoracic Unit with telemetry monitoring, 70 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights
• Patient population includes MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgery, chest tubes, esophagectomy, and general medical overflow
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0730
• Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
• Holiday rotation required for major holidays
• Floating to other general medical units required
• No call or standby requirements
• 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor support on unit
• PCTs and dedicated monitor techs support the unit

Requirements

• Active IL RN license or proof of application in process required
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS recommended
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• EKG interpretation and medication/drip titration skills required, including Cardizem and heparin
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors) required
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Care for cardiac and thoracic patients including drip titration and respiratory equipment troubleshooting (CPAP/BiPAP)
• Unit-specific orientation typically 1 shift, less if previously oriented at an OSF facility
• Adult unit dress code: any scrub color permitted except children's or cartoon prints
• Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility; no radius restriction on eligibility
• COVID vaccination not required
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-757818. 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 - Cardiac Telemetry

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