Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,200 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Telemetry
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 29 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Night Shift in Alton, Illinois

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) position in Alton, IL! Join a leading acute care hospital in a vibrant riverside community just outside St. Louis. This travel nursing job offers you the chance to provide specialized cardiac care, work with a supportive healthcare team, and experience the charm of Illinois healthcare while making a real impact on patient outcomes.

Telemetry RN Job Details

Location : Alton, IL 62002 (Greater St. Louis area – Illinois healthcare jobs)

Setting : Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry)

Employment Type : Travel Nurse (Locum Tenens)

Shift : Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19 : 00 - 07 : 30)

Hours per Week : 36 guaranteed hours

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1960-$2010

Contract Duration : 12 weeks (option to extend for ongoing nursing jobs)

Start Date : October 27, 2025

End Date : January 19, 2026

Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend

Charting System : EPIC (preferred experience)

Scrub Color : Navy

Parking : Free on-site parking

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active and valid Illinois RN license (required for all Illinois nursing jobs)

Minimum 1 year of recent Telemetry or Intermediate Care RN experience

Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (required for telemetry nurse jobs)

EPIC charting experience preferred

Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs

Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from Alton, IL

Weekend and on-call availability required

Strong clinical skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation / management, pre / post cardiac cath, post-MI care, and telemetry

References preferred at time of submittal

Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients requiring cardiac monitoring, including pre / post cardiac catheterization and pacemaker care

Monitor and manage patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, renal failure, and post-CVA

Care for medical and surgical overflow patients as needed

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, rapid response)

Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC

Participate in on-call rotation and float to affiliated units as required

Adhere to hospital policies, including fit testing and compliance deadlines

Experience the best of Illinois nursing jobs in Alton’s scenic riverfront community while advancing your career as a Travel Telemetry RN. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference in patient care!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #415909. 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 : Tele

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