TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
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