
Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.67
- Weekly
- $2,040
- Yearly (full-time)
- $106,080
- 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
Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Job in Springfield, Illinois
Join a travel nursing assignment as a Telemetry RN in Springfield, IL, providing high-quality cardiac and pulmonary care on a busy telemetry unit. This 13-week travel nurse job offers a supportive team, 12-hour night shifts, and the opportunity to work in one of the most welcoming cities in Illinois healthcare.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Position: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN)
- Setting: Cardiac/Pulmonary Telemetry Unit
- Location: Springfield, Illinois 62769
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040-$2,150
- Schedule Note: Every other weekend coverage may be required
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license in hand
- Minimum of 1 year of recent telemetry nursing or acute care nursing experience
- Current ACLS certification
- Current BLS certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- Strong assessment, prioritization, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced cardiac and pulmonary care environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to telemetry patients with cardiac and pulmonary needs
- Monitor patient status, interpret telemetry rhythms, and promptly escalate changes in condition
- Manage patient ratios of approximately 1:5-6 while collaborating with supportive tech staff
- Administer medications, complete nursing assessments, and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Support smooth patient flow and contribute to a collaborative hospital unit environment
Location Highlights
- Springfield offers a comfortable, community-oriented lifestyle with a blend of historic charm and modern conveniences
- Enjoy easy access to local dining, parks, museums, and year-round activities
- A great destination for clinicians seeking Illinois nursing jobs and rewarding travel RN jobs
Apply now for this Springfield, Illinois telemetry nursing opportunity and join a healthcare team that values quality patient care.
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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