Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Cardio Thoracic

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 70-bed Cardio Thoracic unit serving patients with diagnoses including MI, CHF, atrial fibrillation, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries with chest tubes, esophagectomy, and general medical overflow
• Maintain night shift nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6, collaborating with PCTs and a 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor
• Perform EKG interpretation and read/interpret telemetry strips using Philips monitoring systems; monitor technicians are available on unit
• Titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin as required
• Manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP (home regimen), and heated high-flow oxygen in applicable circumstances
• Float to other general medical units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation and medication titration
• Ability to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification recommended
• Prior experience in telemetry, cardiac, or cardio thoracic nursing
• Familiarity with chest tube management and post-surgical cardiac/thoracic patient populations
• Previous experience at a comparable facility or health system

Why Join Us

• Work on a high-acuity, specialty-focused unit with 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor support, offering strong clinical development opportunities
• A call-off policy equivalent to 12 hours per 13-week contract period with no penalty provides flexibility within a structured travel assignment