Internal Registry RN - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital – Kankakee in Illinois is seeking a Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) for the Telemetry unit on the Night Shift.

This 12-week assignment offers a flat rate of $60.00 per hour and requires active RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and basic arrhythmia interpretation. You will provide direct patient care using the nursing process, collaborate with physicians, and support patient/family teaching while meeting standards of care in Telemetry.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS certificate upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certificate upon hire and maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• RN-BC or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and care by other staff.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in condition and tests.
• Respond quickly to changes in condition and treatment response.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Cardiac monitoring

Direct patient care

Clinical assessment

Rapid response

Education

Current RN license (state)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

BSN preferred

RN-BC or similar certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift

Location: KankakeeDepartment: TelemetryStatus: Temporary Internal Registry (Full-Time .9)Shift: Night ShiftCompensation: $60.00 per hour (Flat Rate)

Assignment Details:

The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks; however, staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in Telemetry Unit. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• 4. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 5. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• 6. Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• 7. Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
• 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital – Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $60. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf