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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week assignment requiring an active IL RN license and at least 1 year of telemetry experience.

Details

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
• Fast-paced environment requiring assessment of acute patient changes
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift, 3x12 hours (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• Epic charting system used
• Chronic vent experience involved
• EKG use and rhythm strip interpretation required
• Cardiac drip management including dobutamine, amiodarone, and cardizem

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, including passing an EKG strip test at orientation
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care/management
• Experience managing cardiac drips preferred; titration experience preferred
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and feeding tube care preferred

Additional Information

• Responsible for cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no RTO during the first or last week of the contract
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of University of Chicago Medicine locations (including Ingalls) must have a 7-month break in service before returning as a traveler