Telemetry 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 for a Telemetry position requiring stroke/neuro experience and passing an EKG proficiency test.

Details

• Hospital telemetry unit setting
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• 13-week contract length
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• First to float, as needed, to like units within the health system
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association preferred, American Red Cross accepted for BLS)
• NIHSS certification required
• Must pass EKG test with 80% or higher score prior to consideration
• Must pass an on-site EKG test on first day of orientation
• 2 years of stroke/neuro experience required
• 2+ years of experience preferred; travel experience required
• Epic EMR experience required and must be reflected in employment history
• New graduates will not be considered
• 2 current professional references from a Supervisor/Manager/Charge in the relevant specialty area, within the last year
• At least one travel reference preferred

Additional Information

• Orientation held every Monday with 16 hours of non-billable orientation time
• On-site EKG test administered on day one, with a study guide provided in advance
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated for 12 months before being submitted as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted for 13-week contracts
• Facility conducts a brief 10-15 minute interview prior to placement