Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring an RN - Telemetry for a Med Surg/PCU unit requiring 2 years of experience and an active IL RN license.

Job Details

• Med Surg/PCU/Cardiac/Tele unit within a Level 1 Trauma Center, Level II NICU, and Magnet-designated teaching hospital,
• General PCU/Cardiac/Tele patient population including post-cath lab, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and basic wound care cases,
• RN patient ratios of 1:4 on days and 1:5 on nights, with CNA ratios of 1:8,
• 12-hour day shift schedule, 7am-7:30pm, 36 hours per week,
• Every other weekend rotation required,
• No on-call requirements,
• Floating required to other med/surg units,
• Centralized telemetry monitoring supported by dedicated tele techs,

Job Requirements

• Active IL RN license required,
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required,
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required,
• General PCU/cardiac/tele skills required, including wound care and PIV start,
• EPIC EMR experience required,
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration,
• Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration,
• Minimum one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN,

Additional Information

• Support staff includes 24/7 HUC, 24/7 RT, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, phlebotomy services, and IV/VAT team coverage until 10pm,
• Charge nurse takes a patient assignment on night shift,
• Wound care nurse available for consults,
• Unit uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system,
• At least one orientation shift provided to learn unit flow,
• Holiday coverage required as posted by the department,
• Navy blue scrubs required,
• Free parking available,
• First-time travelers considered upon review,
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions,
• Former Advocate Health employees must be separated at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment,
• Time off requests must be approved through the manager