TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Rockford, Illinois, 61107!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Stroke Unit)
Location
Rockford, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required (Nights: Friday/Saturday)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a telemetry-capable medical surgical unit with a patient population including CVA/TIA, ICH/SDH/SAH, syncope, seizures, altered mental status, ARF, and COVID-related diagnoses
- Maintain a patient assignment ratio of 1:5–6 on night shift, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
- Perform and document neurological assessments using NIHSS; demonstrate comfort and competency in caring for stroke patients
- Review telemetry strips each shift; telemetry monitoring and interpretation is supported by a central monitoring team
- Manage set-rate drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone) as ordered; facilitate appropriate transfer to higher level of care when clinical criteria are met
- Float as needed to other telemetry units, MedSurg (max ratio 1:6), or up to IMC/ICU with an assignment appropriate to skill set
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Comfort and experience caring for stroke and neurological patient populations
- Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility will be subject to a local rate adjustment
- Must be able to comply with a drug-free campus policy and produce a negative drug screen
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience on a telemetry or stroke/neurology unit
- Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring systems
- Experience with PRN or nightly CPAP/BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
- Ability to self-schedule and adapt to block scheduling within unit guidelines
Why Join Us
- Work on a well-supported unit with CNA coverage, a dedicated charge nurse, and a central telemetry monitoring team, allowing RNs to focus on direct patient care
- Structured orientation program including online education, a house orientation day, and 2–3 days of department-based preceptorship to set you up for success