Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care
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Job summary
American Traveler Staffing Professionals is recruiting an experienced RN for an IMC/Stepdown/Telemetry role in Illinois. The position requires active IL RN license, 1+ year of telemetry/step-down experience, and proficiency in cardiac monitoring and IV therapy.
The assignment includes 36 hours/week, 13 weeks, with dayshift; travel and lodging stipends may apply. Cerner charting and a Magnet hospital setting are noted in the details.
Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license in hand at time of consideration.
- Minimum 1 year RN experience in telemetry/IMC/stepdown settings.
- BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred; ACLS preferred.
- Telemetry and cardiovascular care with invasive/monitoring skills.
Responsibilities
- Care for IMC/Stepdown/PCU patients with 1:4 nurse ratio.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry equipment.
- Provide IV therapy, meds, and post-procedural care as needed.
- Float within hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities.
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Assignment Overview
Overview
Hot Job
Auto Offer
Magnet Hospital
Be First to Apply
Posted 5 days ago
Shift
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 12, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
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The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an IMC/Stepdown position requiring active IL license and telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience.
- IMC/Stepdown/PCU unit within a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
- Required to work every other weekend
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
- Cerner charting system used, experience preferred
- Active Illinois RN license required and in hand at time of consideration (no pending licenses accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Certifications required: BLS and NIHSS; ACLS preferred
- AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
- Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred
- Required experience: telemetry, neuro stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown settings
- Cardiac monitoring skills required including dysrhythmia interpretation/management, on-unit telemetry monitoring, and use of rapid response teams
- Cardiovascular skills required including care for post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR band
- IV therapy/phlebotomy skills required including port access, arterial line, central line, PICC line, and peripheral line management, and starting IVs
- Medication management skills required including heparin protocols, PCA, procedural sedation, and management of cardiac/vasoactive drips (titration required)
- Neurological/psychiatric case experience required including craniotomy, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
- Orthopedic case experience required including ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacements
- Plastic surgery case experience required including skin grafts and surgical drains
- Respiratory skills required including ventilator care, chest tube management, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
- Experience with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac required
- Feeding tube care and management, and pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure management required
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Care for a stepdown/telemetry patient population with a 1:4 ratio
- Scrub color: any solid color
- Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
- Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- Up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be auto-approved; additional days require facility approval
- Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
- Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- Travel pairs are not accepted
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
$2,146/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$27,898
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$111,592
Weekly Wages
$900/wk
Regular Hours
$25.00 x 36 hours/wk = $900
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,146/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,980 - $2,146. The $2,146 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.
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Job ID: P-753147
$2,146/wk or $1,980/wk local
Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care
$2,146/wk or $1,980/wk local
Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care
Assignment Overview
Overview
Hot Job
Auto Offer
Magnet Hospital
Be First to Apply
Posted 5 days ago
Shift
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 12, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Low
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an IMC/Stepdown position requiring active IL license and telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience.
- IMC/Stepdown/PCU unit within a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
- Required to work every other weekend
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
- Cerner charting system used, experience preferred
- Active Illinois RN license required and in hand at time of consideration (no pending licenses accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Certifications required: BLS and NIHSS; ACLS preferred
- AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
- Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred
- Required experience: telemetry, neuro stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown settings
- Cardiac monitoring skills required including dysrhythmia interpretation/management, on-unit telemetry monitoring, and use of rapid response teams
- Cardiovascular skills required including care for post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR band
- IV therapy/phlebotomy skills required including port access, arterial line, central line, PICC line, and peripheral line management, and starting IVs
- Medication management skills required including heparin protocols, PCA, procedural sedation, and management of cardiac/vasoactive drips (titration required)
- Neurological/psychiatric case experience required including craniotomy, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
- Orthopedic case experience required including ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, and total joint replacements
- Plastic surgery case experience required including skin grafts and surgical drains
- Respiratory skills required including ventilator care, chest tube management, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
- Experience with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac required
- Feeding tube care and management, and pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure management required
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Care for a stepdown/telemetry patient population with a 1:4 ratio
- Scrub color: any solid color
- Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
- Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- Up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be auto-approved; additional days require facility approval
- Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
- Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- Travel pairs are not accepted
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
$2,146/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$27,898
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$111,592
Weekly Wages
$900/wk
Regular Hours
$25.00 x 36 hours/wk = $900
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,146/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,980 - $2,146. The $2,146 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
View All
Health
Day 1
Day 1
401k with match
Opt In
...and many more!
View All
Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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