Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Telemetry Unit experience with 12 months worked in the last 3 years.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Illinois license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - OSF HealthCare and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - OSF HealthCare.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Required Skills/Experience: EKG interpretation, telemetry strip reading/interpretation, and medication titration required.

Unit Details: Cardio Thoracic telemetry unit caring for patients with MI, CHF, atrial fibrillation, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgery, chest tubes, esophagectomy patients not fresh from PACU, and general med overflow. Titrates mainly Cardizem and heparin drips. Respiratory support includes CPAP, BiPAP for home-regimen patients, and heated high flow only in special circumstances with COVID patients. Monitor techs are available; tele monitors are Philips. Nurse-patient ratios: Days 1:4-5, nights 1:5-6. PCT support ratios: Days 1:8-9, evenings 1:9-10, nights 1:10-12. Charge nurse available 24/7 and rarely takes patients; house supervisor available 24/7.

Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend; nights work Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. Holiday rotation includes Memorial Day Eve, July 3rd, Labor Day Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. No call requirement at this time.

Floating Requirements: Float to other general medical units.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months

Driver’s license required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: IL
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date:
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3