GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Galesburg, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Galesburg, IL
Travel Telemetry RN opportunity in Galesburg, Illinois: join an acute care Tele Intermediate/Stepdown unit and provide skilled cardiac and respiratory nursing care in a supportive hospital setting.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Telemetry Registered Nurse for a travel nursing assignment in Galesburg, Illinois. This opportunity is located in a welcoming western Illinois community known for its small-city charm, easy access to parks and local dining, and a relaxed pace that makes it a comfortable place to live and work. In this acute care setting, you’ll support a busy Tele Intermediate/Stepdown unit while caring for patients with a variety of cardiac and respiratory needs.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Job
- Setting: Acute care Tele Intermediate / Stepdown unit
- Location: Galesburg, IL 61401
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Assignment Length: 15 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
- Charting System: EPIC
- Patient Ratio: 1:4 to 1:5
- Floating: Travelers may be expected to float within the same general ratio
- Orientation: Hospital and unit orientation included
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or proof that the application process has been initiated
- At least 1 year of recent RN experience preferred
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Telemetry nursing, stepdown, or progressive care experience strongly preferred
- Experience caring for patients with CHF, atrial fibrillation with RVR, syncope, tachy/brady syndromes, and respiratory illnesses
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet weekend/holiday requirements
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment with floating expectations
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to telemetry and stepdown patients in an acute care hospital setting
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and patient status changes
- Administer medications and therapies as ordered, including cardiac and respiratory support interventions
- Care for patients requiring treatments such as Cardizem, Lasix, renal dopamine, nitroglycerin, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow support as appropriate
- Collaborate with hospitalists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy support
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and communicate patient updates effectively
- Support safe patient flow while maintaining appropriate ratios and unit standards
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented care environment focused on excellent patient outcomes
Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for a travel RN assignment
- Experience in a respected acute care telemetry and stepdown unit
- Supportive orientation and collaborative clinical team
- Great opportunity for travel nurses seeking Illinois RN jobs
Apply now to join this travel Telemetry Registered Nurse opportunity in Galesburg, Illinois and make an impact in a fast-paced acute care setting.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #518083. 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: Tele
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