Telemetry RN
Harvey, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring an active IL RN license and prior telemetry experience.

Details

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15)
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required
• Uses Epic charting system
• Chronic vent experience involved in patient care

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience required (ICU-only experience not accepted)
• Competency in rhythm strip interpretation required; must pass EKG strip test at orientation
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line care, and peripheral line care
• Preferred competence in initiating and maintaining cardiac drips such as dobutamine, amiodarone, and cardizem
• Nursys report required at time of consideration (pulled within the last 2 weeks)

Additional Information

• Responsible for assessing acute changes in patients in a fast-paced telemetry environment
• Manage and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and respond to cardiac emergencies
• Provide care for genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and respiratory needs including CBI, feeding tube management, and tracheostomy care
• Follow isolation precautions and proper PPE usage
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no more than 3 days off and no RTO during the first or last week of the contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Former University of Chicago Medicine, PRN, or Ingalls permanent staff must have a 7-month gap before returning as a traveler