American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 12 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 30, 2026 Length: 12 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications and an active IL RN license. Details Acute Medical Unit caring for medical and telemetry patients Patient population includes acutely ill adult and geriatric general medicine/surgical or infectious disease patients requiring telemetry monitoring for non-acute cardiac conditions Unit cares for pre- and post-procedure patients and acute ischemic stroke/TIA patients requiring neurological assessment Excludes active/unstable GI bleeding, uncontrolled ischemic chest pain with unstable vitals, continuous NPPV, and specific high-acuity medications (TNK, insulin drip, Neosynephrine, Nipride) 24-bed unit with average daily census of 16-18 Night shift schedule: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM, Monday-Friday Night shift staffing ratio of 1:5 No weekend or on-call requirements Float required within service line and scope Epic charting preferred Requirements Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI certification preferred Minimum 1 year of recent experience required Experience with EKG rhythm identification and non-titrating cardiac drips required Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and line management (peripheral, central, PICC)

Experience managing respiratory equipment including BiPAP/CPAP, nasal cannula, and oxygen administration preferred Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams Experience with heparin protocols and management of cardiac/vasoactive drips without titration Experience with wound care/wound vac and IV insulin protocols preferred Additional Information Provide care for acutely ill adult and geriatric patients with medical, surgical, infectious disease, or non-acute cardiac diagnoses Perform neurological assessment and care for acute ischemic stroke and TIA patients Navy scrubs required Free parking available on site First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted Standard travelers may stay for up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation; all RTO must be finalized prior to start American Traveler Job ID P-780660. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler 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.