Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,246 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Belleville, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/05/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 5, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring an active IL RN license and at least 2 years of MS/Tele experience. Details Med/Surg Tele unit within an acute care Magnet-designated hospital Unit staffs 31 beds within a 222-bed facility Patient ratios of 1:5-6 Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 to 19:15 Every other weekend required, equating to 6 weekend shifts over a 6-week period On-call responsibilities required Float required within scope to other MS/Tele units at both Memorial Belleville and Memorial Shiloh locations Specializes in surgical patients following the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery) protocol Uses EPIC for charting Navy blue scrubs required Requirements Active IL RN license required, must be in hand at time of consideration BLS certification required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required First-time travelers considered with at least 3 years of MS/Tele experience Experience with neurological/psychiatric, pre/post neurosurgery, orthopedics, and total joint replacement patients preferred Post-surgical and orthopedic skills preferred Additional Information Provide direct patient care to surgical patients following ERAS order sets and protocols Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted Maximum RTO of 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment Standard travelers may work at BJC facilities for up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service Permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler All travelers are required to float within their service line as needed Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or must be shaved American Traveler Job ID P-746890. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele 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.