Telemetry RN
Chicago, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 8, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Telemetry position in Chicago, IL requiring 3+ years of MS/TEL experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Hospital-based Telemetry unit
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage as needed
• Floating required to other MS/TEL units
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred; American Red Cross accepted for BLS)
• Current NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of MS/Telemetry experience required, 5+ years preferred
• New graduates not accepted
• EPIC EMR experience required and must be reflected in employment history
• 2 current professional references from a Supervisor/Manager/Charge within the applicable unit, dated within the last year
• At least one travel reference preferred
• Must pass a pre-submission EKG test with a score of 80% or higher

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care within a hospital setting
• Must pass an on-site EKG test (pass/fail) on Day 1 of orientation to continue the assignment
• First shift serves as unit orientation
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must have been separated from the facility for 12 months to be eligible as a travel candidate
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts and 7 days for 13-week contracts
• Candidates should be prepared for a brief facility interview as part of the hiring process