Registered Nurse - RN - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse in Elgin, Illinois, to ensure safe patient care and maintain standards in the Telemetry Unit. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, guiding family education, and working closely with physicians to communicate any changes in condition.

Candidates must have a valid RN license and are encouraged to hold certifications such as BLS and ACLS. The compensation package is competitive, providing flexibility to tailor benefits for individual needs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Experience in acute care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and maintain standards of care.
• Monitor patients and communicate changes to the physician.
• Guide patient/family teaching activities.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Patient care

Ventilator management

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

ACLS certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current RN License

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

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

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

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well‑being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. 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

Nights

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