RN - Neuro Tele

Cynet Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Rockford, IL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a Neuro Telemetry unit on a 13-week assignment. You'll work 12-hour night shifts, with a patient load typical for a telemetry floor and 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratios.

Travel-friendly facility with EPIC charting and dedicated telemetry technicians support. The role requires at least 1 year of neuro/telemetry experience, active Illinois RN license, and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license.
• Minimum 1 year neuro/telemetry experience.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on Neuro Telemetry unit.
• Monitor telemetry data and respond to alarms and changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with charge nurse and technicians to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Telemetry Nursing

Neurology

Night Shift

Patient Care

Nursing Assessment

Tools

EPIC System

Job description

RN - Neuro Tele

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Neuro Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required

License: Active state license required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required

Must-Have: Neuro and telemetry experience required

Description:The nursing unit features 23 beds.The nurse to patient ratio is 1:5-6.Common diagnoses include a variety of neurological, medical, surgical, and cardiovascular conditions.Patients typically present with cerebrovascular accidents, transient ischemic attacks, syncope, encephalopathy, brain masses, and other neurological issues.There are also medical and surgical patients, as well as those with aspiration pneumonia, PEG tube complications, and cardiac conditions.Nurses are not required to titrate drips.A charge nurse is present on each shift and typically has a lighter patient assignment.Patient care technicians are available, typically assisting with 7-13 patients.RNs are not required to manage ventilators; however, BiPap and Cpap are utilized at night as needed.Telemetry monitoring is managed by dedicated technicians who interpret the data.Self-scheduling is available, with flexibility to accommodate needs as much as possible.Every other weekend and every other holiday are required.RNs may be required to float to any unit in the facility, excluding certain high-risk areas.Professional scrubs are required; specific colors and styles are permitted.No artificial nails or nail alterations are allowed.The charting system used is EPIC.