Job Description

Job Description

Encompass Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through national carriers
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Access to 401(k) retirement plans with optional employer matching
• Direct deposit payroll and W-2 processing
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) for mental health and wellness
• Online employee portal for pay stubs, benefits enrollment, and HR document 

Work Where City Life Meets Nature in Des Plaines, IL\n\nLocated just northwest of Chicago, Des Plaines offers a unique blend of suburban charm and urban convenience, making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance.\n\nWhy Des Plaines?\n\n- Close to Chicago, Far from the Chaos: Enjoy easy access to downtown Chicago via Metra rail — perfect for weekend adventures, world-class dining, and cultural experiences — while living in a quieter, more affordable community.\n\n- Outdoor Escapes: Explore the scenic Des Plaines River Trail, a favorite for walking, biking, and birdwatching. Nearby Lake Opeka offers paddle boating, fishing, and a relaxing park setting.\n\n- Entertainment & Shopping: Just minutes away, you'll find the Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Rivers Casino, and a variety of local restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops that give the area its friendly, neighborhood vibe.\n\n- Travel Made Easy: With O’Hare International Airport less than 15 minutes away, weekend getaways and family visits are a breeze.\n\n- Affordable Living: Compared to downtown Chicago, Des Plaines offers more space, lower rent, and a strong sense of community — ideal for short-term assignments or longer stays.\n\nWhether you're looking to recharge in nature, explore the city, or simply enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle while working in healthcare, Des Plaines delivers the best of both worlds.\n

About Encompass Healthcare Staffing

Encompass Healthcare Staffing matches elite clinicians with the facilities that need them most—nationwide—while championing each clinician with transparent, concierge-level support. Our years of experience make every assignment seamless so you can focus on patient first exceptional levels of care.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Sick pay
• Medical benefits
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Dental benefits

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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