Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,203 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring an active IL RN license and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Details

• Acute Medical Unit caring for Medical and Telemetry patients
• 24-bed unit with average daily census of 16-18 patients
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 1900-0730, Monday through Friday
• No weekend requirements and no on-call responsibilities
• Night shift staffing ratio of 1:5
• Patient population includes acutely ill adult and geriatric general medicine/surgical or infectious disease patients, some requiring telemetry monitoring for non-acute cardiac conditions
• Includes care for non-acute cardiac admitting diagnoses, pre- and post-procedure evaluation, and neurological assessment for AIS/TIA patients
• Excludes active/unstable GI bleeding, uncontrolled ischemic chest pain with unstable vitals, continuous NPPV, and certain high-acuity medications (TNK, insulin drip, Neosynephrine, Nipride)
• Advanced medication infusion management allowed without increased titration (de-escalation permitted)
• Float required within service line and scope
• Epic charting experience preferred

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required, license in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; CPI preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent relevant experience required
• Experience with EKG rhythm identification and non-titrating cardiac drips required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and line management (peripheral, central, PICC) preferred
• Experience with respiratory support equipment (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen administration) preferred
• Experience managing renal and GU conditions, including CBI and pre/post hemodialysis care, preferred
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE preferred
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and substance withdrawal management preferred
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to acutely ill adult and geriatric patients on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit
• Perform neurological assessments and manage care for AIS/TIA patients
• Participate in rapid response/code team activations as needed
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available onsite
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of orientation
• All RTO must be finalized at the time of consideration; no additional RTO requests accepted afterward

American Traveler Job ID #P-780659. 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 - Med/Surg Tele

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