Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse - $2,264 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Belleville, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/15/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in an acute care hospital with EPIC charting and surgical patient care using the ERAS protocol. Responsibilities Work in a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital Patient population includes surgical patients following the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:5-6 Day shift position with 12-hour shifts from 6:45 to 19:15 Every other weekend is required On-call assignments are required Floating may occur to other MS/Tele units within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby Charting is performed using EPIC EMR and experience with EPIC is required Unit has 31 beds, with navy blue scrubs required Primary responsibility includes caring for surgical patients on an ERAS protocol Must be able to float to other MS/Tele units and affiliate hospitals as needed Facility is a Magnet Hospital Return staff must have been gone at least one year before working as a traveler Maximum 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract and no time off during first week of assignment Facial hair must allow for proper fit testing if applicable No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius Holiday and RTO expectations apply per facility policy No medical marijuana cards accepted Requirements Active IL RN license required at time of consideration Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele experience required First-time travelers are accepted if they have at least 3 years of experience Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required EPIC charting experience required Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility References from supervisors within the past two years required No pending licensure accepted; license must be in hand Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-635032. 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 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.

Location: Belleville, Illinois, US

Posted Date: 11/19/2025