Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Congestive Heart Failure, Electrocardiogram, Healthcare, Heparin, Medical Diagnosis, Medications, Nursing, Pacemaker, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Titration
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Cardio Thoracic
LocationPeoria, IL
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 70-bed Cardio Thoracic unit with a night shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
- Monitor and interpret EKG rhythms using Philips telemetry monitoring systems; collaborate with monitor technicians on shift
- Titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin per unit protocols and physician orders
- Care for patients presenting with diagnoses including MI, CHF, atrial fibrillation, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries with chest tubes, and esophagectomy
- Manage patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP (home regimen), and heated high-flow oxygen as indicated
- Float to other general medical units as needed
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Illinois or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Demonstrated proficiency in EKG interpretation
- Experience with medication titration and drip management
- Proficiency in all fundamental nursing skills applicable to an adult medical-surgical/telemetry setting
Preferred Experience / Skills- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Prior experience in a telemetry, cardio thoracic, or step-down unit setting
- Familiarity with chest tube management and post-surgical cardiac or thoracic patient populations
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
- Join a structured contract opportunity with a defined call-off policy and consistent scheduling expectations