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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care (IMC) position requiring an active IL RN license and strong telemetry and cardiac care skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Intermediate Care (IMC) unit of an acute care, Level I trauma, Magnet teaching hospital
• Night shifts available with options for 3x12 or 4x12 hour schedules (18:45-07:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Average daily census is 38 patients
• Floating required to similar units and possibly to affiliate hospitals
• Patient populations include post-cardiac surgery, telemetry, stepdown, neurological, and complex medical cases
• Uses Cerner EMR; previous Cerner experience required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Daily duties include monitoring and managing complex patients requiring continuous telemetry and advanced nursing interventions
• Experience with post-cardiac procedures, various types of lines, wound care, and isolation protocols is essential
• Previous charge nurse, teaching hospital, and trauma experience preferred but not mandatory
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Parking permit is provided at no cost
• A maximum of 5 non-holiday RTO days is preferred
• Locals are accepted with no radius restrictions

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of recent MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or Red Cross only; no RQI)
• Demonstrated expertise in cardiac monitoring, management of dysrhythmias, telemetry (remote and unit-based), and emergency response
• Proficiency in procedures related to post-cardiac cath, sheath removal, feeding tube management, IV therapy, medication drips, and respiratory care including chest tubes, CPAP/BIPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Experience caring for neurological patients including CVA
• Prior Cerner charting experience required
• Must not have been a permanent or PRN employee at the hospital or health system within the past 12 months

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-650054. 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 - Intermediate Care

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