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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Job in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois, 62864, USA
Listing for: American Traveler
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    ICU Nurse, RN Nurse, Cardiology, Travel Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 78000 - 102000 USD Yearly USD 78000.00 102000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring an active IL RN license and prior telemetry/step-down nursing experience.

Requirements
  • Active IL RN license required, license in hand (pending licenses not accepted)
  • Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
  • Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
  • Experience with bedside hemodialysis, endoscope, chest tubes, EEG, cardioversion, and arterial lines required
  • Experience with high flow oxygen delivery required
  • Epic charting system experience required
Responsibilities
  • Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a hospital setting
  • Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
  • Patient ratio of 1:4-5
  • Patient population includes respiratory insufficiency/disease, acute MI, cardiac disease, neurological disorders, and CVA
  • Performs procedures such as thoracentesis, chemical and electro cardioversion
  • Uses equipment including BiPAP/CPAP and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
  • Requires Epic EMR experience
  • Every other weekend required
  • No on-call responsibilities
  • May float within scope to same level of care or one step below (Med Surg)
  • Provide nursing care to cardiac, respiratory, and neurological patients requiring telemetry monitoring
  • Manage cardiac drips (no titration) and interpret/manage dysrhythmias
  • Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed
  • Navy blue scrubs required
  • First-time travelers are accepted
  • Local candidates within a 70-mile radius are not accepted
  • Candidates must have RTO scheduled at the time of consideration
  • Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler without taking a 6-month break before returning
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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