Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks a Travel Telemetry RN to monitor cardiac and vital signs data and provide bedside care in a fast-paced environment across assigned facilities in Illinois. This 12-hour night shift position emphasizes quick decision-making and accurate data interpretation to ensure patient safety.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years acute care experience, current ACLS/BLS certifications, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Travel requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry data to assess patient condition.
• Provide bedside care and assist with mobility.
• Adjust electronic displays from monitoring equipment.
• Identify abnormal readings and notify medical team promptly.
• Initiate corrective actions based on monitoring data.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Critical thinking

Bedside care

Data interpretation

Education

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

NIH Certification

Tools

ECG monitor

Vital signs monitor

Job description

Role:

Travel Telemetry RN responsible for monitoring and interpreting cardiac and vital signs data, providing bedside care, and managing specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret telemetry data to assess patient condition.
• Provide basic bedside care and assist with patient mobility.
• Adjust and interpret electronic displays from monitoring equipment.
• Identify abnormal readings and notify medical team promptly.
• Initiate corrective actions based on monitoring data.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH (additional certifications may be required).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent vision capabilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Additional Details:

The position involves 12-hour night shifts, with a focus on patient monitoring and care in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes the importance of quick decision-making and accurate data interpretation to ensure patient safety.