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

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 70-bed Cardio Thoracic unit with a night shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Monitor and interpret EKG rhythms using Philips telemetry monitoring systems; collaborate with monitor technicians on shift
• Titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin per unit protocols and physician orders
• Care for patients presenting with diagnoses including MI, CHF, atrial fibrillation, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries with chest tubes, and esophagectomy
• Manage patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP (home regimen), and heated high-flow oxygen as indicated
• Float to other general medical units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Illinois or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in EKG interpretation
• Experience with medication titration and drip management
• Proficiency in all fundamental nursing skills applicable to an adult medical-surgical/telemetry setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Prior experience in a telemetry, cardio thoracic, or step-down unit setting
• Familiarity with chest tube management and post-surgical cardiac or thoracic patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 charge nurse coverage, house supervisor support, and dedicated monitor technicians on every shift
• Join a structured contract opportunity with a defined call-off policy and consistent scheduling expectations