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Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardio-Thoracic Unit – Peoria, Illinois

Join an acute-care cardio-thoracic telemetry team in Peoria, Illinois, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) and care for complex adult patients in a collaborative hospital setting. This 13-week Illinois travel nursing contract offers experienced telemetry nurses the opportunity to strengthen their skills in cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, medication titration, and post-surgical care. Peoria is a welcoming central Illinois community with scenic Illinois River views, cultural attractions, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care cardio-thoracic telemetry unit
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights, typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating holidays
• Call Requirement: None at this time
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Float Expectation: May float to other general medical units

Telemetry Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois licensure application has been initiated
• At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience, preferably in telemetry, cardiac, or cardio-thoracic care
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification recommended
• Strong EKG interpretation and cardiac rhythm monitoring skills
• Experience with medication and cardiac drip titration, including Cardizem and heparin
• Ability to provide safe, effective care for adult patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and post-surgical diagnoses

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, COPD, and complex cardio-thoracic conditions
• Care for patients recovering from lung surgery, esophagectomy, pacemaker or AICD placement, and other thoracic procedures
• Continuously monitor patients and accurately interpret telemetry rhythms and EKGs
• Administer medications and safely titrate ordered cardiac infusions
• Manage and assess patients with chest tubes and other post-operative needs
• Perform complete patient assessments, medication administration, clinical documentation, and patient education
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, monitor technicians, patient care technicians, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Support safe patient transitions and maintain high standards of clinical quality across the unit

Apply now for this Telemetry Registered Nurse travel contract in Peoria, Illinois, and join a collaborative cardio-thoracic 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.