Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry/Cardiothoracic Nursing in Peoria, Illinois

Position Overview

Experienced Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) are invited to apply for a 13-week telemetry nursing assignment in Peoria, Illinois. This on-site travel nursing job supports an adult cardiothoracic telemetry unit caring for patients with complex cardiac, pulmonary, and medical-surgical conditions. Join a collaborative acute-care team while building valuable experience in a welcoming riverfront community known for its parks, cultural attractions, and convenient central Illinois location.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 11, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None at this time
• Charting System: Epic
• Unit: Adult cardiothoracic telemetry unit with approximately 70 beds
• Floating: May float to other general medical units as needed

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute-care telemetry or cardiothoracic nursing experience
• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, or confirmation that the Illinois licensure process has been initiated
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Strong EKG interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition skills
• Proficiency with core inpatient nursing skills and medication administration
• Ability to safely titrate commonly used cardiac medications, including Cardizem and heparin
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and participate in an every-other-weekend rotation

Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult telemetry and cardiothoracic patients
• Monitor, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms using telemetry systems
• Care for patients with myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, COPD, and other complex medical conditions
• Support patients following pacemaker or AICD placement and pulmonary or thoracic procedures
• Manage patients with chest tubes and postoperative cardiothoracic needs
• Administer and titrate medications and infusions according to clinical protocols
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, patient care technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Use clinical judgment to assess changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Provide patient and family education while promoting safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care
• Adapt to floating assignments on general medical units when needed

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and advance your telemetry and cardiothoracic nursing experience in Peoria, Illinois.

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.