Telemetry Travel Nurse Job in Kankakee, IL | Days (3x12)
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee, IL
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Travel RN
Telemetry Nurse in Kankakee, IL
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$2,153
Specialty
Telemetry
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/14
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Telemetry travel nurse job in Kankakee, Illinois, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Riverside Medical Center. This role pays $2,153 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Riverside Medical Center
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Location: Kankakee, IL 60901 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage a multi-patient assignment of continuously monitored cardiac patients
- Interpret cardiac rhythms, recognizing arrhythmias and escalating changes promptly
- Administer cardiac medications as ordered, including antiarrhythmics and anticoagulants
- Respond to chest pain, rhythm changes, and signs of instability, initiating emergency interventions per facility protocol
Travel Telemetry Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Telemetry experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – Telemetry Travel Nurse Jobs Near Kankakee, IL
What certifications do travel Telemetry jobs require?
Most require BLS and ACLS, and some facilities also ask for a current arrhythmia or basic ECG course certificate. Units that take stroke patients may add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
Will I be tested on rhythm interpretation for travel Telemetry jobs?
Often, yes. Many facilities require a dysrhythmia or ECG assessment during onboarding. Expect to identify common blocks, atrial fibrillation with RVR, ventricular arrhythmias, paced rhythms, and other urgent changes, then follow the unit's escalation process.
How is Telemetry different from PCU or Med Surg/Tele?
The lines vary by hospital. Telemetry generally centers on continuous cardiac monitoring at or near med-surg acuity, Med Surg/Tele may mix monitored and unmonitored beds, and PCU usually involves higher acuity with more titratable drips or closer observation. Ask what the unit actually manages rather than assuming the title tells the whole story.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Illinois
Single-state license required. Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you'll need a state-specific license. Our licensing team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the Illinois Licensing Center →
Explore Kankakee, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright built two of his earliest Prairie houses along the river in Kankakee, IL, a legacy the town wears quietly an hour south of Chicago. The hospital market here serves Kankakee County's mix of small cities and farmland, with travel demand running toward emergency and telemetry assignments. Bourbonnais adjoins directly, sharing the local map. Housing costs little, the central fact for travelers comparing this contract against Chicago-metro alternatives just north. Kankakee River State Park stretches west of town with limestone canyons and trails along the water, the area's defining off-shift resource. Chicago's south suburbs begin within forty minutes, and the city itself stays reachable for weekends by car or train.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Telemetry · Kankakee, IL · $2,153 /wk