Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Freeport, IL

Care for patients with common diagnoses including stroke, CHF, ACS, CAD, arrhythmias, and post-heart catheterization recovery (femoral and radial). Manage and monitor drip infusions including set drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine) and titrated drips (Heparin).

Job ID: 899066
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
Location

Freeport, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (0700-1930) | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation required
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Telemetry unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5 patients on days
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including stroke, CHF, ACS, CAD, arrhythmias, and post-heart catheterization recovery (femoral and radial)
• Manage and monitor drip infusions including set drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine) and titrated drips (Heparin)
• Review and sign off on telemetry strips in collaboration with monitor technicians responsible for central telemetry
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment including BiPAP and High Flow oxygen therapy
• Float as needed to ICU, Med/Surg, or ER within scope of practice, including management of ER boarders

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2+ years of recent Telemetry RN experience
• Drip experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Cath Lab post-recovery experience (femoral and radial access)
• Stroke care experience highly preferred
• Phlebotomy certification or experience
• Experience with Meditech EMR

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured, team-oriented Telemetry unit supported by Nurse Aides and a dedicated monitor technician
• Gain experience across multiple care settings through floating opportunities within scope of practice