Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardio Thoracic Telemetry Unit position requiring EKG interpretation skills and IL RN licensure. Requirements Active IL RN license required BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS recommended Minimum 2 years of RN experience required EKG interpretation and medication titration skills required Strong foundational nursing skills required Negative drug screen required for all panels Responsibilities Work in the Cardio Thoracic Unit of a 70-bed acute care hospital setting Telemetry unit caring for patients with MI, CHF, A-fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgery patients, chest tubes, and esophagectomy patients Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 on nights PCT support available with ratios of 1:10-12 on nights 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor coverage on the unit Philips telemetry monitoring with dedicated monitor techs, though RNs must read and interpret their own strips RNs required to titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin Uses EPIC EMR 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0730 Weekend rotation required every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday) Holiday rotation required for MemorialDayEve, July3rd, LaborDayEve, ThanksgivingEve, ChristmasEve, and NewYear’sEve Floatingrequiredtoothergeneralmedicalunits Nocallorstandbyrequirements ProvidedirectnursingcaretocardiothoracicandtelemetrypatientsincludingdriptitrationandEKGmonitoring TroubleshootCPAP/BiPAPequipmentaspartofpatient’shomeregimenandheatedhighflowused only in special circumstances Unit-specific orientation typically consists of one shift or partial shift, depending on prior OSF facility experience Scrubs may be any color but must avoid children's or cartoon prints as this is an adult unit Local rate available for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-738848 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr