Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Freeport, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Freeport, IL 61032! This travel nursing job offers you the chance to provide specialized cardiac and neurological care in an 18-bed acute care telemetry unit. Freeport, Illinois is known for its welcoming healthcare community, affordable living, and access to scenic parks—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in the Midwest.

Telemetry RN Job Details

• Location: Freeport, IL 61032 (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care – Telemetry Unit (18 beds)
• Contract Type: Travel RN contract
• Start Date: December 20, 2025
• End Date: March 21, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:30am), rotating weekends and holidays
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (required for submission)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Telemetry RN experience (2+ years preferred; post-cath lab and stroke care experience highly valued)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Phlebotomy skills are a plus
• Experience with cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine; titrate: Heparin)
• Familiarity with Meditech charting system preferred
• Ability to float to ICU, Med/Surg, and ER as needed within scope of practice
• Disclosure of all previous employment at any FHN Memorial location required

Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to telemetry patients, including those with stroke, CHF, ACS, CAD, arrhythmias, and post-heart cath recovery
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, sign off on telemetry strips, and collaborate with monitor techs
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips as required
• Provide post-cath lab and stroke care, utilizing best practices for patient safety and recovery
• Work collaboratively with CNAs, charge nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Float to other units (ICU, Med/Surg, ER) as needed within your scope of practice
• Document care accurately using the Meditech system
• Participate in department-specific orientation and ongoing nursing education

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Freeport, Illinois and make a difference as a Telemetry Registered Nurse!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.