About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel IMC/Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,344 per week opportunity in springfield, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description & Requirements
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 04/13/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IMC/Intermediate Care position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring an active IL RN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience.
Details
IMC (Intermediate Care/Step-down) unit in a 562-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
General onsite telemetry unit with an average daily census of 38 patients
Patient population includes cardiac, post‑surgical, neurological (CVA), gastrointestinal, and renal cases
Required to work every other weekend
Night shift schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hours (1845–0715)
Floating is required to like units within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
No on‑call requirements
Charting is done in Cerner (experience required)
Requirements
Active IL RN license required at time of consideration — pending licensure is not accepted
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards are not accepted)
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Required work setting experience: MS/Telemetry, Telemetry, Cardiac Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC, or Step‑down
Required cardiac monitoring skills: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, onsite and remote telemetry monitoring
Required cardiovascular skills: Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Sheath Removal, TR Band
Required IV/vascular skills: Accessing Ports, Arterial Line Management, Blood Product Administration, Central Line Care/Management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC Line Management, Starting IVs
Required medication skills: Heparin Protocols, management and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, PCA
Required respiratory skills: Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur‑evac), External CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, Nasal Cannula, Oxygen face masks, Portable Oxygen, Non‑invasive airway management
Required additional skills: Feeding tube care, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal Failure management, CVA care, Surgical drain management, Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound Vac
Cerner EMR experience required
SSN and DOB required for consideration
2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required
Full 7‑year work history with all gaps explained required
Additional Information
Teaching hospital experience preferred
Level I Trauma experience preferred
Previous charge nurse experience preferred
First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
Any permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
Travel pairs are not accepted
Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the assignment
RTO is ideally no more than 5 days per contract; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval — all RTO requests must be submitted at time of application
Scrubs: any solid color accepted
Parking permit is required but provided at no cost; permit form is completed during orientation
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry‑free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in‑house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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Worksite address
springfield, IL, 62777, US
Who can apply
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