Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $2300 per week. - Full-time

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 12 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 12 months within the last 36 months (3 years).

• Experience with Epic is required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Illinois license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Anyone currently working at this facility cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Required Skills/Experience: Must have total joint experience. Understanding of PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), sepsis management, TPN/lipids, and narcotic usage. 1 year of surgical experience required.

Unit Details: LPNs are available, and virtual admission/discharge nurses assist; the primary care nursing model is frequently used. Common cases include laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI, ostomies, hernia repair, total hip/knee replacements, fem-pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions, BKA/AKA, epidurals, IV antibiotics, chronic pain/narcotic management, sepsis, and urgent OR cases. RNs titrate heparin drips per protocol. A tele monitor tech is available, and RNs interpret their own strips; telemetry monitors are Draeger. Respiratory support includes CPAP (home unit), possible Airvo, and occasional BiPAP; RT manages. CNAs are available but may be pulled to sitters; nights have greater CNA needs. Charge takes a smaller assignment to assist. Fast-paced unit with heavy patients; can receive 8-12 surgery admits per day while also discharging patients.

Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. Holiday rotation with core staff. No call or standby requirement.

Special Requests: Block scheduling is not guaranteed; discuss scheduling needs with the unit leader.

Floating Requirements: Float to like units only. If floated to a higher acuity unit, assignment would be as a helper without taking a patient load.

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: IL
• Certifications: Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-10-12
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3