Travel Telemetry RN - $1,926 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/25/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 25, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse - Telemetry for a night shift contract requiring at least 2 years of MS/Tel experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
• 6-week contract
• Required to float to all four MS/Tel units at the facility
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required (1-2 holidays during contract)
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS certification (American Heart or American Red Cross only)
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tel experience required
• Must be able to pass an EKG test on first day of orientation
• Prior travel nursing experience required, with at least 1 completed travel assignment
• New graduates will not be considered
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass a Relias EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to consideration
• 2 professional references required, with 1 reference from the most recent travel assignment
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care within a medical-surgical/telemetry unit setting
• 8-hour classroom orientation, with first shift serving as unit orientation
• On-site EKG test required on Day 1 of orientation (pass/fail); failure to pass will result in contract termination
• A study guide will be provided to prepare for the Day 1 EKG test
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 12 months to be considered as a traveler
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for this 6-week contract
• Candidates should expect a brief interview (10-15 minutes) with the facility as part of the hiring process

American Traveler Job ID #P-769603. 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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