Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,300 per week

About the role

Telemetry (TELE) registered nurses are needed for night shifts at a healthcare facility in an acute care division. This position involves caring for adult patients with various cardiac conditions, utilizing telemetry monitors demonstrating Phillips brand technology. The role requires proficiency in reading and interpreting telemetry strips, along with basic nursing skills, medication titration, and EKG interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Titrate cardiac drips mainly including medications such as Cardizem and heparin
• Troubleshoot Cpap and Bipap if part of the patient's home regimen
• Read and interpret telemetry strips
• Work with adult patients diagnosed with MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries (including chest tubes and esophagectomy)
• Charge nurse available 24/7, rarely takes patient assignments
• House supervisor present 24/7
• Nurse aides or patient care techs assist with patient ratios of 1:4-5 during nights; PCTs caring for 1:10-12 patients depending on shift
• Unit accepts scrubs of any color, excluding children or cartoon prints
• Orientation typically involves one shift, depending on prior experience at an OSF facility
• Float to other general medical units may be required
• No standby or call requirements at this time

Requirements

• Valid active Illinois nursing license
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Preferred: ACLS certification recommended

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Schedule

• Start date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM
• Minimum 36 hours per week