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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Telemetry in Rockford, Illinois

Apply for a 13-week Travel Registered Nurse job in Rockford, IL, caring for complex neurological, medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients on a 23-bed acute-care Neuro Telemetry unit.

Join a collaborative hospital team as an experienced Travel RN providing high-quality care in a fast-paced neuro telemetry and telemetry nursing environment. Rockford, known as the “Forest City,” offers scenic parks, cultural attractions, and a welcoming community while providing a rewarding clinical setting for Illinois travel nursing professionals.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Rockford, Illinois
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling may be available based on department needs
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; Friday and Saturday nights
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday, as scheduled
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Population: Neurological, medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients
• Unit: 23-bed Neuro Telemetry unit
• Charting: EPIC
• Orientation: Approximately 1–2 unit-specific shifts

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of professional RN experience, including neuro telemetry and telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification; AHA-recognized certification required
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, critical-thinking, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, alternating weekends, and assigned holidays
• Professional clinical attire and closed-toe shoes required; artificial nails and nail enhancements are not permitted

Neuro Telemetry Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for a typical assignment of 5–6 patients
• Assess and monitor patients experiencing cerebrovascular accidents, transient ischemic attacks, syncope, encephalopathy, altered mental status, brain masses, and other neurological conditions
• Care for patients with aspiration pneumonia, PEG tube complications, atherosclerosis, angina, chest pain, and other medical or cardiovascular diagnoses
• Perform focused neurological assessments and apply NIHSS principles to identify changes in patient condition
• Monitor patients using bedside telemetry and collaborate with monitor technicians regarding rhythm changes and clinical concerns
• Support patients receiving nasal cannula, CPAP, or BiPAP therapy, including overnight respiratory support as indicated
• Administer medications, complete treatments, document care in EPIC, and promptly communicate changes in condition
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, patient care technicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Float to eligible hospital units outside of OB, OR, and ED when departmental needs require

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro Telemetry opportunity in Rockford, Illinois, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.