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Travel Registered Nurse, RN, Med-Surg, Telemetry

Trinity Health · Melrose Park, IL · $31.81–$35.63 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

FirstChoice nurses float across hospitals and regions. How do you get comfortable on a new unit in your first shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have a quick routine for learning a unit's people, policies and resources.

Tell me about a time you were the new person and the staff weren't welcoming. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn trust and stay professional as a traveler on unfamiliar teams.

How do you handle a patient whose cultural beliefs affect their care?

What they are checking: Whether they respect cultural differences, which the posting lists as part of the role.

What would you do

You're assigned to a hospital where the charting system is different from what you know. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they learn new systems fast without letting documentation slip.

A post-op patient becomes confused and agitated at night. Walk me through your response.

What they are checking: Whether they look for medical causes like hypoxia or infection before treating it as behavior.

You're asked to take an assignment you think is unsafe. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up through the right channels instead of quietly accepting unsafe care.

What kind of assignments are you looking for, and how flexible are you on location and length?

What they are checking: Whether their expectations fit a program built on short and long-term assignments across the system.

About the work

The posting says you retain accountability for delegation and decisions. How do you delegate to aides you've never worked with?

What they are checking: Whether they delegate safely and follow up on tasks, even with unfamiliar staff.

How do you prioritize six med surg patients during a twelve-hour night shift?

What they are checking: Whether they sort patients by risk and plan the night instead of reacting to each call light.

How do you keep your licenses and certifications in order for assignments in different states?

What they are checking: Whether they manage credentials on their own, since travel work depends on them.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: RN, Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Med-Surg Position Purpose: Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available! What you will do: • Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions • Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate • Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area • Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes • Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes • Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities • Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities Minimum Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. • Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment. • Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health. • Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association Position Highlights and Benefits: • Premium Pay • Flexible Scheduling • Travel and Per Diem opportunities available • Variety of Practice Settings • Learning Opportunities • DailyPay available • Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment • Opportunity to participate in 403B program Ministry Information: • FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life. • FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence. • You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice! Pay Range: $63 per hour for local or $31.81-$35.63 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if Qualified Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary Job Details: Location: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Start Date: ASAP Weeks: 13 Hours: 3x12 Shift: Nights Gross Weekly Rate: $2700.00 Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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