Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a day shift contract requiring 2+ years of MS/Tel experience and a passing EKG score.

Position: Travel RN - Telemetry

Location: Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Assignment Type: Travel

Shift: Days

Length: 6 weeks

Openings: 1

Start Date: 2026-11-29

$2,472.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Details

• Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts from 7a-7p, 36 hours weekly
• 6-week contract length
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage as needed
• Floating required to all MS/Tel units (4 total units) at the facility
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required; temporary licenses accepted if permanent application is in process
• BLS certification required (American Heart or American Red Cross accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Telemetry experience required
• New graduates not accepted
• Must pass EKG test with 80% or higher score prior to consideration, plus an onsite EKG test on first day of orientation
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two current professional references from a Supervisor/Manager/Charge in the relevant care area within the last year; a travel reference is preferred

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care within a Magnet-recognized health system
• First shift includes unit-specific orientation in addition to 8 hours of classroom orientation
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must have been away for 12 months to be eligible as a traveler
• RTO limited based on contract length: up to 3 days for 8-week contracts, up to 7 days for 13-week contracts
• A brief onsite interview with the facility is required as part of the hiring process