Med Surg Tele RN
Evanston, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 8, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Tele for a night shift contract requiring prior travel nursing experience and IL licensure.

Details

• Hospital setting caring for inpatient Med/Surg/Telemetry admissions in the ICU
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts starting at 19:00
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as needed (1-2 holidays during contract)
• Floating required, with priority given to float to other Med/Surg/Tele units
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS certification required (American Heart or American Red Cross only)
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg/Tele/Neuro experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, with at least 1 completed travel assignment
• Epic EMR experience required
• Passing score of 80% or higher required on EKG test prior to submission
• Date of birth required for consideration
• New graduates not accepted
• First-time travelers not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to inpatient Med/Surg/Tele patients within an ICU setting
• On-site EKG test required on Day 1 of orientation (pass/fail); failure to pass may result in contract termination
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate within a 50-mile radius
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated from employment for 12 months before being considered as a traveler
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts and 7 days for 13-week contracts
• Facility conducts a brief interview (approximately 10-15 minutes) as part of the hiring process