Registered Nurse Telemetry

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Cardio Thoracic

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 70-bed Cardio Thoracic unit managing diagnoses including MI, CHF, atrial fibrillation, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries with chest tubes, and esophagectomy cases
• Perform continuous EKG monitoring, independently read and interpret telemetry strips using Philips monitoring systems alongside monitor technicians
• Titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin per unit protocols
• Manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP (home regimen), and heated high-flow oxygen as indicated
• Maintain night shift nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6, collaborating with PCTs and a 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor
• Float to other general medical units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation and cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Experience with medication titration, including vasoactive and cardiac drips
• Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification (recommended)
• Prior experience in a cardio thoracic, telemetry, or step-down unit setting
• Familiarity with chest tube management and post-surgical cardiac/thoracic patient populations
• Previous experience at a comparable acute care facility

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
• Benefit from a defined call-off policy providing flexibility without financial penalty during your contract