RN - Tele

Cardio Thoracic Unit Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Cardio Thoracic Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Active Illinois RN license or confirmation of application process initiation Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended Must-Have: EKG interpretation; medication titration; basic nursing skills; ability to read and interpret telemetry strips Description: This unit has a total of 70 beds. Nurse-patient ratios are 1:4-5 during the day shift and 1:5-6 during the night shift. Common diagnoses include myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and various lung surgeries. Experience with chest tubes, esophagectomy, and general medical overflow is beneficial. Registered Nurses are required to titrate drips, primarily Cardizem and heparin. There is a charge nurse available 24/7 who rarely takes patients. House supervisor support is available 24/7. Patient care technicians assist with a ratio of 1:8-9 during the day shift and 1:10-12 during the night shift. Registered Nurses must troubleshoot equipment including CPAP and BiPAP if these are the patient's home regimen. Telemetry monitoring will be conducted using Phillips equipment, and nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting strips. Shifts operate from 0700-1930 and 1900-0730. Weekend work is required every other weekend, and holiday rotation is mandatory. Registered Nurses may be required to float to other general medical units. Scrub color is not specified, but cartoon prints are not permitted. Initial orientation typically lasts one shift or part of one shift, 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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