Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Illinois, requiring orthopedic experience and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience.

• Acute care Magnet-designated hospital with 222 staffed beds
• Med/Surg Telemetry unit with an orthopedic focus, including total joint and fracture cases
• Patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within the Med/Surg service line to a sister facility as needed
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking on-site

• Active IL RN license required (pending IL license may be considered — please note status during the application process)
• Active MO RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS certification required; NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Orthopedic nursing experience required, with proficiency in total joint and fracture care
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to perform heavy lifting

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• RTO is limited to 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travelers may work at this facility for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
• Former permanent employees of BJC facilities must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• 13-week contract minimum; longer contract extensions may be available

American Traveler Job  #P-684152. 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.