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Travel RN - Telemetry

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: American-Traveler
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    ICU Nurse, Neurology RN/ Neuroscience Nurse, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 38 - 54 USD Hourly USD 38.00 54.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Neuro Telemetry unit requiring active IL licensure and prior neuro/telemetry experience with NIHSS certification.

Requirements
  • Active IL RN license required
  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
  • BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS (AHA) certifications required
  • Prior neuro and telemetry nursing experience required
  • Nursys verification required for license
Responsibilities
  • Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on a 23-bed Neuro Telemetry unit
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6
  • Patient population includes CVA, TIA, syncope, encephalopathy, altered mental status, brain mass, and cardiac/neuro diagnostic, interventional, and surgical cases
  • Uses EPIC EMR
  • 12-hour night shifts (7p-730a) with self-scheduling available
  • Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for nights)
  • Every other holiday coverage required (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day)
  • No call or standby requirement
  • Float to any unit in the hospital except OB, OR, and ED
  • Charge nurse staffed every shift with reduced or no patient assignment when possible
  • Nursing assistants/PCTs on unit typically covering 7-13 patients
  • Phillips telemetry monitoring for all beds, with house-wide monitor techs interpreting strips
  • RNs not required to titrate drips
  • Provide nursing care across a variety of neurological, medical, surgical, and cardiovascular conditions
  • Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
  • Professional scrubs of any color required; closed-toe shoes mandatory; no hoodies or artificial nails/nail alterations
  • Scrubs are not provided
  • COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
  • Local candidates accepted with a reduced bill rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
  • No radius restriction for eligibility
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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