Travel Med Surg/Telemetry PCU Stepdown RN - $3,133 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry position requiring an active IL RN license and critical care drip/titration experience.

Details

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry department of a hospital setting
• Facility levels range from Level 1 to Level 4 trauma centers depending on location
• Manages patients requiring chest tubes, femstops, trachs, CBIs, drains, and central lines
• Administers and titrates medications including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, and Argatroban
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license in Illinois required at time of consideration
• Iowa RN license also required, or proof of application for an Iowa single-state or compact license during the compliance process
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 completed travel contract preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, femstops, trachs, CBIs, drains, and central lines required
• Experience administering and titrating critical care medications required
• One supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 2 years of employment required
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and progressive care nursing to patients requiring close monitoring and critical care interventions
• Holiday coverage required, with travelers expected to work 2 of the following 3 holidays: Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving
• Limited to 1 day off request between 11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26 regardless of holidays worked
• Candidates who were employed by the client facility within the past 12 months will not be considered
• Radius requirements vary by facility location
• First-time travelers may be considered given minimum experience requirements are met

American Traveler Job ID #P-738789. 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.