GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Night Shift in Alton, Illinois
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) position in Alton, IL! Join a leading acute care hospital in a vibrant riverside community just outside St. Louis. This travel nursing job offers you the chance to provide specialized cardiac care, work with a supportive healthcare team, and experience the charm of Illinois healthcare while making a real impact on patient outcomes.
Telemetry RN Job Details
Location : Alton, IL 62002 (Greater St. Louis area – Illinois healthcare jobs)
Setting : Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry)
Employment Type : Travel Nurse (Locum Tenens)
Shift : Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19 : 00 - 07 : 30)
Hours per Week : 36 guaranteed hours
Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1960-$2010
Contract Duration : 12 weeks (option to extend for ongoing nursing jobs)
Start Date : October 27, 2025
End Date : January 19, 2026
Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend
Charting System : EPIC (preferred experience)
Scrub Color : Navy
Parking : Free on-site parking
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Active and valid Illinois RN license (required for all Illinois nursing jobs)
Minimum 1 year of recent Telemetry or Intermediate Care RN experience
Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (required for telemetry nurse jobs)
EPIC charting experience preferred
Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from Alton, IL
Weekend and on-call availability required
Strong clinical skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation / management, pre / post cardiac cath, post-MI care, and telemetry
References preferred at time of submittal
Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients requiring cardiac monitoring, including pre / post cardiac catheterization and pacemaker care
Monitor and manage patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, renal failure, and post-CVA
Care for medical and surgical overflow patients as needed
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, rapid response)
Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC
Participate in on-call rotation and float to affiliated units as required
Adhere to hospital policies, including fit testing and compliance deadlines
Experience the best of Illinois nursing jobs in Alton’s scenic riverfront community while advancing your career as a Travel Telemetry RN. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference in patient care!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
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 - Travel Division Job ID #415909. 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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Travel Nurse Rn Telemetry • Alton, IL, United States