Travel Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Telemetry - $2,200 per week

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

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• 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: May 18, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at an acute care hospital in Alton, IL, requiring at least 1 year of experience and active IL licensure.

• Acute Medical Unit in a 222-bed hospital setting
• 24-bed unit caring for adult and geriatric medical, surgical, and telemetry patients
• Patient population includes acutely ill adults and geriatric patients with general medicine, surgical, or infectious disease conditions that may require telemetry monitoring for non-acute cardiac conditions
• Patients may require advanced medication infusions; weaning/decreasing drips is permitted, but titration increases are not
• Excludes patients with active/unstable GI bleeding, uncontrolled ischemic chest pain with unstable vital signs, continuous NPPV, or specific high-acuity medications (TNK, insulin drip, neosynephrine, nipride)
• Average daily census of 16–18 patients
• Night shift: 7p–7:30a, 3x12-hour shifts, with both weekday and weekend shifts required
• Patient ratio of 1:5 on nights
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR (experience preferred)
• Floating required within service line and scope of practice

• Active IL RN license required; pending IL license may be accepted — note this when applying
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of acute care med/surg or telemetry nursing experience required
• EKG rhythm identification skills required
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips required
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

• Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, EKG rhythm identification, administration of advanced medication infusions, pre- and post-procedure evaluation, and neurological assessment and care of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and TIA patients
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may work up to 18 months consecutively, after which a 3-month break in service is required
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientation
• Orientation modules must be completed prior to or during the start of the assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-697149. 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 - Med/Surg Tele

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.