Med Surg Telemetry RN
Evanston, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 1, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring prior travel nursing experience and EKG test proficiency.

Details

• Inpatient ICU setting caring for Med/Surg/Telemetry admissions
• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required, with priority given to other Med/Surg/Tele units
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross only)
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg/Tele/Neuro experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required with at least 1 completed travel assignment
• Epic EMR experience required
• Passing score of 80% or higher on Relias EKG test required prior to start
• Must pass an on-site EKG test on Day 1 of orientation
• 2 professional references required, with 1 reference from the most recent travel assignment
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to Med/Surg/Telemetry inpatients in an ICU environment
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays during the contract
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts or 7 days for 13-week contracts
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 12 months to be considered as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius
• Candidates will be required to participate in a 10-15 minute interview with the hospital