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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/01/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Telemetry position in an acute care hospital, requiring an active IL RN license and cardiac care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on a 40-bed Telemetry unit
• Provide care for cardiac patients including management of cardiac drips, sheath pulls, and central lines
• Patient ratios are typically 1:5-6
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45-07:15), with every other weekend required
• All inpatient units at both campuses may require floating within scope
• Use Epic EMR; prior Epic experience required
• Navy scrubs are required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Responsibilities include cardiac patient monitoring, managing critical care cardiac drips, performing hourly rounding, and conducting bedside shift reports
• Facility is a Magnet hospital with a fast-paced cardiac unit
• No local travelers accepted within the 75-mile radius
• Permanent employees must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• Maximum of 7 days requested time off allowed per 13-week contract with no time off permitted in the first week
• Must be self-sufficient and able to adapt to floating between inpatient units as needed
• Modules required pre-start and must be completed prior to assignment
• Free staff parking is available
• Facial hair must allow for proper fit testing, with shaving required if needed

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand at time of consideration (IL is not compact eligible)
• Minimum of 2 years recent RN experience, including telemetry and cardiac drip management
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Ability to perform cardiac drips, sheath pulls, and central line care
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility
• No pending licenses accepted
• First-time travelers accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-628480. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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