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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (IMC/general onsite telemetry) night shift position requiring an active IL RN license, ACLS, and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Work in the PCU/IMC unit within an acute care hospital and Level I trauma center
• Patient population includes cardiac, telemetry, post-cardiac, gastrointestinal, renal, and neurological cases
• Average daily census is 38 patients
• Shifts are 3x12 or 4x12 nights (1845-0715), with every other weekend required
• Candidates will float to like units and possibly affiliate hospitals as needed
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry (unit and remote) required
• Cerner EMR used and prior Cerner experience is required
• Responsibilities include caring for acute and complex patients across a range of specialties and managing telemetry equipment
• Supports team environment in a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I trauma hospital
• Cardiac emergency response skills and post-procedure care required
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assigned during contract
• No radius requirement for locals; both local and travel candidates accepted
• Up to 5 non-holiday days off can be auto-approved; more requires approval
• Solid color scrubs required
• Parking permit provided at no cost

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of recent MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications from AHA or Red Cross (RQI cards not accepted)
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, post-cardiac care, sheath removal, TR band, and feeding tube care
• Experience with IV therapy, central/arterial/PICC line management and blood product administration
• Ability to manage cardiac and vasoactive drips, PCA, and titrate drips
• Experience with respiratory support including CPAP/BIPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and chest tubes
• Experience required with CVA, wound care, isolation precautions, surgical drains, and pre/post hemodialysis
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Must not have been a permanent or PRN employee at Memorial 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-644065. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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