RN - Tele

Cardio Thoracic Unit Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Cardio Thoracic Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Active IL license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS recommended
Must-Have: EKG interpretation skills, medication titration experience, RN licensure, basic nursing skills

Description: The unit has 70 beds. Patient-nurse ratios are Days 1:4-5 and Nights 1:5-6. Common diagnoses include Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and patients with pacemakers/AICDs. The unit frequently handles lung surgeries, chest tubes, esophagectomies, and general medical overflow. RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem and Heparin. Charge nurses are present 24/7 and rarely take patient assignments. A House Supervisor is also available 24/7. Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are on the unit with ratios of Days 1:8-9, Evenings 1:9-10, and Nights 1:10-12. RNs are responsible for troubleshooting CPAP and BiPAP equipment for patients using them at home. Heated high flow is only used in special circumstances with COVID patients. Philips monitors are utilized in the telemetry setting, and nurses must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips. Shifts are scheduled for 12 hours from 0700-1930 and 1900-0730. Weekend requirements involve working every other weekend. Holiday rotation includes major holidays throughout the year. RNs may float to other general medical units as necessary. Scrubs of any color are permitted, excluding children or cartoon prints, as the unit serves adult patients. Unit-specific orientation typically lasts for one shift or part of one, depending on previous experience in similar settings.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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