American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN with 2+ years of experience and EKG proficiency for a night shift contract requiring an active IL RN license. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 9 · “EKG experience required with passing EKG test required for consideration Epic EMR experience required New graduates will not be considered Additional Information Provide telemetry-level nursing care to boarded patients…” from the posting
Shift and hours
12-hour days · days · 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM · night shift · 12-hour days, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit · Hospital Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit caring for boarded patients in the ED (not treating ED patients)boarded patients in the ED, not ED patients
License
RN license Active IL RN license requiredactive IL RN license
current BLS from American Heart or American Red Cross onlyCurrent BLS certification (American Heart or American Red Cross only)
Experience
minimum 2 years of experienceMinimum 2 years of experience required, 4+ years preferred
Experience
EKG experienceEKG experience required with passing EKG test required for consideration
Experience
prior travel nursing experience, at least 1 completed assignmentPrior travel nursing experience required with at least 1 completed travel assignment
Also asks
passing EKG test for consideration
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passing score of 80% or higher on EKG testPassing score of 80% or higher on EKG test required
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Epic EMR experienceEpic EMR experience required
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not open to new graduatesNew graduates will not be considered
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2 professional references, 1 from most recent travel assignment2 professional references required, with 1 from most recent travel assignment
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date of birth required for considerationDate of birth required for consideration
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candidates must reside within a 50-mile radiusCandidates must reside within a 50-mile radius
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not open to first-time travelersFirst-time travelers are not accepted for this role
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returning permanent or per diem staff separated at least 12 monthsReturning permanent or per diem staff must be separated for at least 12 months before being submitted as a traveler
In range for Illinois travel rolesIllinois travel postings that state pay run $1,790/week to $2,690/week, the middle half $1,990/week to $2,520/week, across 148 postings.
Also stated
$1,990/week
Benefits
Housing Perks
Tax Advantage Plan
Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
Weekly Payroll
Referral Bonuses
Licensure Reimbursement
More benefits (2)
Travel Allowances
Continuing Education
The role and schedule
Charting
EpicUses Epic EMR
Day to day
telemetry-level nursing care for boarded patientsProvide telemetry-level nursing care to boarded patients awaiting unit placement
Floating
floats to other MS units when not needed in the EDFloats to other MS units when not needed in the ED
Floating
floating required to other MS units when not needed in the EDFloating required to other MS units when not needed in the ED
Floating
float to other med-surg units as census requiresFlexibility to float to other medical-surgical units as census requires
holiday coverage as neededHoliday coverage required as needed
Holidays
1-2 holidays during the contractMust work 1-2 holidays during the contract
Start
Oct 26, 2026Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
Details
on-site EKG test on Day 1; failure may result in contract terminationOn Day 1, travelers must complete an on-site EKG test; failure may result in contract termination
Details
RTO limited to a maximum of 3 daysRTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for this 8-week contract
Details
8-week contractLength: 8 weeks
Details
brief interview, 10-15 minutesHospital conducts a brief interview (10-15 minutes) as part of the hiring process
Details
local candidates accepted at the same rateLocal candidates accepted at the same rate
American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN with 2+ years of experience and EKG proficiency for a night shift contract requiring an active IL RN license.
Details
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit caring for boarded patients in the ED (not treating ED patients)
Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Works every-other weekend
Holiday coverage required as needed
Floats to other MS units when not needed in the ED
No on-call requirements
8-week contract length
Requirements
Active IL RN license required
Current BLS certification required
Minimum 2 years of experience required, 4+ years preferred
EKG experience required with passing EKG test required for consideration
Epic EMR experience required
New graduates will not be considered
Additional Information
Provide telemetry-level nursing care to boarded patients awaiting unit placement
Flexibility to float to other medical-surgical units as census requires
Neighborhoods+Prospective residents choose between distinctly paced pockets across the village. The Glen, developed on the site of the former Glenview Naval Air Station, offers master-planned living with contemporary single-family homes, townhomes, and upscale condominiums centered around The Glen Town Center and Gallery Park. Downtown Glenview surrounds Glenview Road and the historic train station, featuring older character homes, local boutiques, and walkable dining. East Glenview borders Wilmette and Golf, containing established mid-century colonials and split-levels near Interstate 94, while North Glenview and Golf Acres feature larger lots near the secondary Metra stop. Healthcare professionals working in or commuting toward the area also cross-shop dense Chicago North Side neighborhoods like Andersonville, Uptown, and Rogers Park.
Prospective residents choose between distinctly paced pockets across the village. The Glen, developed on the site of the former Glenview Naval Air Station, offers master-planned living with contemporary single-family homes, townhomes, and upscale condominiums centered around The Glen Town Center and Gallery Park.
Downtown Glenview surrounds Glenview Road and the historic train station, featuring older character homes, local boutiques, and walkable dining. East Glenview borders Wilmette and Golf, containing established mid-century colonials and split-levels near Interstate 94, while North Glenview and Golf Acres feature larger lots near the secondary Metra stop.
Healthcare professionals working in or commuting toward the area also cross-shop dense Chicago North Side neighborhoods like Andersonville, Uptown, and Rogers Park.
Getting around+Drivers utilize Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) along Glenview's western border for north-south regional travel, while arterial roads connect east to Interstate 94 for routes into Chicago or the North Shore. Driving to downtown Chicago generally takes 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, and O'Hare International Airport is roughly a 10-to-25-minute drive. Rail commuters use Metra's Milwaukee District North (MD-N) line via two stops—Glenview Station downtown and North Glenview—with trains reaching Chicago Union Station in 20 to 40 minutes depending on local or express scheduling. Station parking lots provide paid and permit spaces that fill up during weekday morning peaks.
Drivers utilize Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) along Glenview's western border for north-south regional travel, while arterial roads connect east to Interstate 94 for routes into Chicago or the North Shore. Driving to downtown Chicago generally takes 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, and O'Hare International Airport is roughly a 10-to-25-minute drive.
Rail commuters use Metra's Milwaukee District North (MD-N) line via two stops—Glenview Station downtown and North Glenview—with trains reaching Chicago Union Station in 20 to 40 minutes depending on local or express scheduling. Station parking lots provide paid and permit spaces that fill up during weekday morning peaks.
Outdoors+Outdoor activity centers around Gallery Park in The Glen, which features paved walking and jogging paths looping around a large centerpiece lake. On Milwaukee Avenue, The Grove National Historic Landmark provides wooded walking trails, an interpretive nature center, and native prairie habitats. The Glenview Park District manages extensive neighborhood parks, youth soccer fields, multiple outdoor aquatic pools, and municipal sledding hills used during winter snows, alongside championship golf facilities at The Glen Club.
Outdoor activity centers around Gallery Park in The Glen, which features paved walking and jogging paths looping around a large centerpiece lake. On Milwaukee Avenue, The Grove National Historic Landmark provides wooded walking trails, an interpretive nature center, and native prairie habitats.
The Glenview Park District manages extensive neighborhood parks, youth soccer fields, multiple outdoor aquatic pools, and municipal sledding hills used during winter snows, alongside championship golf facilities at The Glen Club.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Glenview
Glenview provides healthcare professionals with a balanced North Shore lifestyle marked by top-tier community amenities, safe neighborhoods, and convenient regional connectivity. Positioned roughly 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, the village allows medical workers to commute easily via Interstate 294, Interstate 94, or Metra's Milwaukee District North line, which connects into Chicago Union Station in 20 to 40 minutes. Housing options span from newer walkable condos and townhomes within The Glen—redeveloped on the former Naval Air Station grounds—to traditional mid-century split-levels and colonials in East Glenview. Outdoor and leisure time is anchored by Gallery Park's lake loop, the historic forest trails of The Grove, and community gatherings at the Glenview Park Center. Dining covers beloved landmarks like Hackney’s on Harms alongside lively options at The Glen Town Center like Avli Taverna. Tradeoffs include driving 10 to 15 minutes east for Lake Michigan beaches and navigating some subdivisions that lack pedestrian sidewalks. Backed by excellent public schools feeding Glenbrook South High School, Glenview remains an outstanding Cook County relocation target.
