Travel IMC​/Telemetry Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Intermediate Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/13/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IMC/Intermediate Care position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring an active IL RN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

• IMC (Intermediate Care/Step-down) unit in a 562-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• General onsite telemetry unit with an average daily census of 38 patients
• Patient population includes cardiac, post‑surgical, neurological (CVA), gastrointestinal, and renal cases
• Required to work every other weekend
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hours (1845–0715)
• Floating is required to like units within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• No on‑call requirements
• Charting is done in Cerner (experience required)

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration — pending licensure is not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required work setting experience: MS/Telemetry, Telemetry, Cardiac Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC, or Step‑down
• Required cardiac monitoring skills: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, onsite and remote telemetry monitoring
• Required cardiovascular skills:
  Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Sheath Removal, TR Band
• Required IV/vascular skills:
  Accessing Ports, Arterial Line Management, Blood Product Administration, Central Line Care/Management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC Line Management, Starting IVs
• Required medication skills:
  Heparin Protocols, management and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, PCA
• Required respiratory skills:
  Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur‑evac), External CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, Nasal Cannula, Oxygen face masks, Portable Oxygen, Non‑invasive airway management
• Required additional skills:
  Feeding tube care, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal Failure management, CVA care, Surgical drain management, Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Cerner EMR experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required
• Full 7‑year work history with all gaps explained required

• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Any permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the assignment
• RTO is ideally no more than 5 days per contract; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval — all RTO requests must be submitted at time of application
• Scrubs: any solid color accepted
• Parking permit is required but provided at no cost; permit form is completed during orientation

American Traveler Job  #P-685665. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

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.