
Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.67
- Weekly
- $2,040
- Yearly (full-time)
- $106,080
- Contract length
- 25 weeks
- Start date
- ASAP
This job pays about $56.67/hour — 23% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,392 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 135 of them in Springfield.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel RN) - Springfield, Illinois
Join a dynamic telemetry team in Springfield, Illinois, and provide high-quality cardiac and pulmonary care in a supportive hospital environment. This Travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers a consistent daytime schedule, a collaborative unit, and the chance to make an immediate impact in Illinois healthcare.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Setting: On-site telemetry unit focused on cardiac and pulmonary care
- Location: Springfield, IL 62769
- Start Date: ASAP / 10/12/2026
- Duration: 25 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040 - $2,150
- Schedule: Every other weekend rotation; flexibility for 36- or 48-hour workweeks may be needed
Springfield offers a welcoming Midwest community with a rich history, convenient amenities, and a strong healthcare presence—making it a great place to build your travel nursing career in Illinois.
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license in hand
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for telemetry patients with cardiac and pulmonary needs
- Monitor patient conditions, interpret telemetry rhythms, and escalate changes in status appropriately
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing assistants, and the care team to support safe, efficient patient care
- Manage patient ratios of approximately 1:5-6 while maintaining quality and attention to detail
- Perform routine nursing assessments, administer treatments, and document care accurately
- Support patient education and promote positive outcomes throughout the care episode
Apply now for this Springfield, Illinois travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated telemetry healthcare team today.
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.
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