Travel Med Surg Telemetry / PCU RN - $3,289 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit position requiring an active IL RN license and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Details

• Work in a Progressive Care/Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Unit maintains a 1:7 patient ratio
• Contract options of 48-hour or 36-hour weekly schedules
• Contract lengths of 8, 10, or 13 weeks available
• Uses Epic EMR
• Facility operates as a Level 1 through Level 4 trauma center depending on location

Requirements

• Active RN license in Illinois required, with Iowa license or compact license required or in-process
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Prior travel contract experience preferred
• Current BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) certifications required
• Experience with chest tubes, femstops, trachs, CBIs, drains, and central lines required
• Experience administering and titrating Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, and Argatroban required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Completed skills checklist within 1 year of application required
• One supervisory reference from within 2 years of employment/contract required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a high-acuity telemetry/progressive care population, including titration of critical medications
• Candidates must not have been employed by the health system within the past 12 months
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility unless applying for a Madison-area assignment, which accepts local candidates at a reduced rate
• Required to work 2 of the 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)
• Limited to 1 day off requested during peak holiday blackout periods (11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26)
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet the experience requirements

American Traveler Job ID #P-738766. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.