Telemetry RN - Night Shift (Stroke & Cardiology)

Cynet Health; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Telemetry unit in Freeport, IL. This 13-week assignment requires 12-hour night shifts (7 PM–7:30 AM) with a 4-5:1 patient ratio during the day and 5-6 at night, and telemetry monitoring throughout.

Must have a state nursing license, 2+ years of experience, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and phlebotomy experience is preferred. Familiarity with post-catheter care and titrating drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone and Dopamine is highly valued;

Qualifications

• Active state nursing license is required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in telemetry or related unit.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience with post-catheter care and stroke care is highly preferred.
• Ability to titrate drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on telemetry unit.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio of 4-5 during day and 5-6 at night.
• Monitor telemetry strips and respond to abnormalities.
• Float to ICU, medical-surgical units, and ER as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Telemetry

Nursing assessment

Education

State nursing license

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Job description

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Telemetry unit in Freeport, IL. This 13-week assignment requires 12-hour night shifts (7 PM–7:30 AM) with a 4-5:1 patient ratio during the day and 5-6 at night, and telemetry monitoring throughout.

Must have a state nursing license, 2+ years of experience, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and phlebotomy experience is preferred. Familiarity with post-catheter care and titrating drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone and Dopamine is highly valued;