CCU Telemetry RN
Chicago, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 25, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Coronary Care Unit night shift position requiring strong cardiac nursing skills and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Coronary Care Unit (CCU/Telemetry) setting within a hospital
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts starting at 19:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to similar Med/Surg units required
• Holiday coverage required (1-2 holidays during contract)
• On-call not required

Requirements

• Active IL Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (active, not pending)
• BLS must be American Heart Association or American Red Cross certified
• 2-3 years of PCU or CCU experience, or 5+ years of Telemetry experience required
• Must be a strong cardiac nurse; rehabilitation background not accepted
• Proficient with titratable drips, bi-pap, and long-term vents
• Prior travel nursing experience required, with a minimum of one completed travel assignment
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Two professional references required, with one from the most recent travel assignment
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct cardiac nursing care to CCU patients, managing titratable drips, bi-pap, and long-term ventilation needs
• Orientation includes 12 hours total, with 6 hours non-billable
• Candidates applying to Highland Park, Evanston, Glenbrook, Northwest Community, or Skokie locations must complete a Relias EKG test with a minimum score of 80%
• An on-site EKG test is administered on Day 1 of orientation; a study guide will be provided in advance
• First-time travelers are not considered for this role
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must have been separated from employment for at least 12 months to be eligible as a travamiler
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts and 7 days for 13-week contracts
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Local radius requirement of 50 miles
• Facility conducts a 10-15 minute interview as part of the hiring process