American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a day-shift contract requiring prior travel nursing experience, EKG proficiency, and Epic experience. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 9 · “Epic EMR experience required Minimum of 1 completed travel assignment required New graduates not accepted Date of birth required for consideration Additional Information Care for boarded Med/Surg Tele pati” from the posting
Shift and hours
Days, 3x12hrs · 12-hour day shifts Shift: Days, 3x12hrs 12-hour day shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Med/Surg Tele unit · Hospital Med/Surg Tele unit caring for boarded patients in the ED (not ED patients)boarded patients in the ED, not ED patients
License
RN license Active IL RN license requiredActive IL RN license
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.
Benefits
Weekly Payroll
Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
Housing perks
Tax advantage plan
Licensure reimbursement
Referral bonuses
More benefits (2)
Travel allowances
Continuing education
The role and schedule
Charting
Epic
Day to day
Care for boarded Med/Surg Tele patients within the EDCare for boarded Med/Surg Tele patients within the ED and float to other Med/Surg units as needed
Floating
Float to other Med/Surg units when not needed in the EDFloating required to other Med/Surg units when not needed in the ED
1-2 holidays during the contractHoliday coverage required as needed (1-2 holidays during the contract)
Start
Oct 25, 2026Start Date: Oct 25, 2026
Details
New graduates not acceptedNew graduates not accepted
Details
First-time travelers not acceptedFirst-time travelers are not accepted for this position
Details
Returning permanent or per diem staff must wait 12 months before travelingReturning permanent or per diem staff must be separated for 12 months before being considered as a traveler
Details
RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contractsRTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts
Details
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rateLocal candidates accepted at the same pay rate
Details
Local radius of 50 milesLocal radius of 50 miles applies
Details
Study guide provided before the on-site EKG testA study guide will be provided in advance of the on-site EKG test
Details
10-15 minute interview before placementFacility will conduct a brief interview (10-15 minutes) prior to placement
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a day-shift contract requiring prior travel nursing experience, EKG proficiency, and Epic experience.
Details
Med/Surg Tele unit caring for boarded patients in the ED (not ED patients)
Floating required to other Med/Surg units when not needed in the ED
12-hour day shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm
Every-other weekend requirement
Holiday coverage required as needed (1-2 holidays during the contract)
No on-call requirements
8-week contract length
Requirements
Active IL RN license required
BLS certification required (American Heart or American Red Cross only)
2+ years of experience required, 4+ years preferred
EKG test passing score required prior to start
Epic EMR experience required
Minimum of 1 completed travel assignment required
New graduates not accepted
Date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information
Care for boarded Med/Surg Tele patients within the ED and float to other Med/Surg units as needed
On-site EKG test required on Day 1 of orientation; failure to pass may result in contract termination
A study guide will be provided in advance of the on-site EKG test
First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated for 12 months before being considered as a traveler
RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
Local radius of 50 miles applies
Facility will conduct a brief interview (10-15 minutes) prior to placement
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.
