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Travel RN – MedSurg/Telemetry | $60/hr | Night Shift | Near Chicago, IL | 13 Weeks

Staffing First Travel

New Lenox, Illinois

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This role comes through Staffing First Travel, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Eligibility
Cardiac

Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Med-Surg, Tele · Hospital
License
RN licenseIllinois RN license
Term
13 weeks · Travel

Do you qualify?

License
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What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Illinois travel rolesIllinois travel postings that state pay run $45/hr to $67/hr, the middle half $50/hr to $63/hr, across 148 postings.

The workplace

Staffing First Travel
Staffing partner
Staffing partner
Staffing First Travel

Staffing First, LLC is a healthcare and medical staffing firm headquartered in New Lenox, Illinois, with 16 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in recruitment for healthcare positions across all 50 states, offering travel, per diem, and…

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
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Your fit

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Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Ready for your next high-paying travel assignment near Chicago? We’re looking for a skilled MedSurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join a top-performing hospital in Illinois for a 13-week night shift contract. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want strong pay with a reliable schedule, this opportunity checks all the boxes.

Compensation & Schedule

  • $60/hour – Highly competitive pay*
  • 36 hours/week (guaranteed)*
  • Night Shift (3x12s)*
  • 13-week contract* with potential extension

Position Highlights

  • Work in a respected hospital near Chicago, IL*
  • Care for a diverse MedSurg/Telemetry patient population*
  • Gain valuable experience in a high-demand specialty*
  • Supportive clinical team and structured onboarding

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care in MedSurg/Tele units* Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms (Telemetry)*

  • Administer medications and treatments safely
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
  • Maintain accurate patient documentation
  • Ensure compliance with patient safety and care standards

Requirements

  • 4 years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience - [Required]
  • Experience with reading monitors, cardiac drips, and post surgical cases - [Required]
  • Experience with Adult and Geriatric patients -[Required]

\Active IL License is required at time of submission\*

  • BLS/CPR (AHA) - [Required]
  • NIHSS- [required]
  • ACLS - [_required]_
  • Current documentation of Staffing Agency's (must include a copy in traveler submission) - [Required]
  • Must be fully COVID vaccinated - [Required]

Why This Travel RN Job?

  • Top-paying MedSurg/Telemetry RN contract in Illinois*
  • Ideal location near Chicago* – access to city life + lower cost areas
  • Consistent schedule with guaranteed hours*
  • Opportunity to extend or secure future contracts quickly*

Don’t miss out—only one opening available! Apply now to lock in this high-demand Travel RN job near Chicago and take your career (and paycheck) to the next level.

Pay: $59.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule

Application Question(s)

  • Do you have at least 4 years of recent MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience?
  • Do you have experience with Cardiac monitor interpretation, Cardiac drips, & Post-surgical patient care?
  • Have you worked with both adult and geriatric patient populations?
  • Do you currently hold an active Illinois RN license? (Required at time of submission)
  • Do you have a current BLS & ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA)?
  • Do you have an active NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification?
  • Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (as required by the facility)?

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In New Lenox, IL

New Lenox, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,431/mo
Household income
$140,865/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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