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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse - Telemetry for a night shift contract position requiring 3+ years of MS/TEL experience and IL licensure.

Details

• Telemetry/Medical-Surgical unit setting in a hospital environment
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend requirement
• Holiday coverage as needed
• Will float to other MS/TEL units
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred; American Red Cross accepted for BLS)
• NIHSS certification required
• 3+ years of MS/TEL experience required, 5+ years preferred
• Past travel experience required
• New graduates not accepted
• Epic EMR experience required and must be noted in employment history
• 2 current professional references from a Supervisor/Manager/Charge in the relevant care area within the last year required
• At least one travel reference preferred
• Must complete an EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care within a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
• On Day 1 of orientation, travelers must pass an on-site EKG test (pass/fail) to continue the assignment; a study guide will be provided in advance
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be away from the facility for 12 months before being eligible to return as a travel contractor
• RTO limited based on contract length: up to 3 days for 8-week contracts and up to 7 days for 13-week contracts
• Candidates will participate in a brief facility interview (approximately 10-15 minutes) as part of the hiring process