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GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry / Cardio Thoracic Unit | Peoria, Illinois

Travel RN opportunity in Peoria, IL for an experienced telemetry nurse with cardiac and thoracic care skills. Join a collaborative acute care team and make an impact in a fast-paced cardio thoracic unit.

Peoria offers a welcoming central Illinois setting with a friendly community feel, scenic riverfront areas, parks, dining, and convenient local amenities, making it a comfortable place to live and work during your assignment.

Overview

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support a busy cardio thoracic telemetry unit caring for adult patients with a wide range of cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical needs. This travel nursing assignment offers a strong mix of bedside assessment, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, and hands-on clinical care in a supportive acute care setting in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry / Cardio Thoracic Unit
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Peoria, IL 61637
• Setting: Acute care cardio thoracic telemetry
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Start Date: August 31, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• Charting System: EPIC
• Floating: May float to other general medical units
• Call: Not required at this time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent RN experience, preferably in telemetry nursing, step-down, cardiac care, or acute care nursing
• Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Experience with EKG interpretation and medication titration
• Comfort managing adult patients with cardiac and respiratory diagnoses
• Strong foundational nursing skills and the ability to work effectively on a fast-paced unit
• Ability to work scheduled weekends and holiday rotation

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardio thoracic telemetry patients in an acute care hospital setting
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, respond to changes in patient status, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Administer medications and titrate drips as ordered, including commonly used cardiac infusions
• Care for patients with conditions such as MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, chest tubes, and thoracic surgical needs
• Complete thorough assessments, document patient progress in EPIC, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support safe, efficient unit flow while collaborating with charge nurses, monitor techs, and support staff
• Float to other general medical units when needed
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a busy adult acute care environment

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Peoria, Illinois and bring your telemetry RN expertise to a high-impact cardio thoracic unit.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508145. 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: Tele

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