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: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN with at least 1 year of experience and required BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications for an acute medical unit treating telemetry patients.
Details
- Work in an Acute Medical Unit treating Medical and Telemetry patients
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (1900-0730), Monday-Friday
- No on-call requirements
- No weekend shifts required
- Average daily census of 16-18 patients with 24 beds on the unit
- Night shift staffing ratio of 1:5
- Cares for adult and geriatric patients with general medicine/surgical or infectious disease conditions requiring telemetry monitoring for non-acute cardiac conditions
- Performs EKG rhythm identification and manages non-titrating cardiac drips
- Epic charting preferred
- Float required within service line and scope
- Unit accepts first-time travelers
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- CPI certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
- Experience with 1:5 patient ratios
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
- Experience with blood product administration and arterial line management
- Respiratory care skills including oxygen administration, nasal cannula, and BiPAP/CPAP management preferred
- Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response/code teams
- Experience with isolation precautions, PPE, and wound care/wound vac preferred
- Neurological assessment experience, including care of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and TIA patients
- Substance withdrawal and renal failure management experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provides pre- and post-procedure evaluation and care for acute medical and telemetry patients
- Delivers neurological assessment and care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and TIA patients
- Navy scrubs required
- Free parking available on site
- Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration
- No RTO allowed during the first week of assignment, with a maximum of 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract
- Standard travelers may stay for up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
- Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-771461. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.