Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerChicago, Illinois, United StatesPosition ID: P-770703Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 12Openings: 4Start date: 2026-10-25T00:00:00.000Z$2,544.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Coronary Care Unit night shift position requiring strong cardiac nursing skills and prior travel nursing experience.DetailsCoronary Care Unit (Tele) setting within a hospitalNight shift, 12-hour shifts starting at 19:00Every other weekend requiredFloating required to similar units such as Med/Surg and IMCUHoliday coverage required as needed (1-2 holidays during contract)No on-call requirements12 hours of orientation required, 6 hours non-billableRequirementsActive IL RN license requiredCurrent BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredBLS certification must be from American Heart Association or American Red Cross2-3 years of PCU or CCU experience, or 5+ years of Tele experience requiredStrong cardiac nursing background required; rehabilitation backgrounds not acceptedProficiency with titratable drips, BiPAP, and long-term ventilators requiredEPIC EMR experience requiredPrior travel nursing experience required with a minimum of 1 completed travel assignment2 professional references required, with 1 reference mandatory from most recent travel assignmentDate of birth required for considerationAdditional InformationCare for cardiac patients requiring close monitoring and advanced interventionsPreferred candidates have 5+ years of experience with additional IMCU and CCU backgroundFor certain facility locations (Highland Park, Evanston, Glenbrook, Northwest Community, Skokie), candidates must complete a Relias EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to considerationAn on-site EKG test (pass/fail) is required on Day 1 of orientation for applicable locations; failure may result in contract terminationFirst-time travelers are not considered for this positionReturning permanent or per diem staff must have a 12-month gap before being considered as a travelerRTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts and 7 days for 13-week contractsLocal candidates accepted at the same pay rateLocal radius defined as 50 milesHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12