Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Telemetry RN for a night-shift acute care position in Illinois. The role requires 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience and an active IL RN license.

The position offers a night schedule (3x12 hours), patient ratios of 1:5-6, and no on-call requirements. Travelers may be eligible for housing allowances, travel reimbursements, and benefits as part of an international traveler program.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent telemetry experience required.
• Strong cardiac background required.
• Experience with cardiac drips, sheath removals, and central line management.
• Experience with high-risk cardiology patients, critical care cardiac drips, TAVR, and post-cath/PTCA patients.
• Chest tube experience.
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience.
• Respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care.
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE experience.
• Pre/post cardiac surgery care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including monitoring and dysrhythmia management.
• Perform sheath removals and manage cardiac drips (no titration).
• Manage central lines and provide IV therapy/phlebotomy.
• Float within scope to all inpatient units at both campuses.
• EPIC charting system proficiency.
• Navy scrub color standard for shifts.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Maintain patient safety and respond to emergencies on the telemetry unit.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

ACLS/BLS certifications

Tools

EPIC

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a night-shift acute care position requiring 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience and an active IL RN license.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Strong cardiac background required
• Experience with cardiac drips, sheath pulls, and central line management required
• Experience with high-risk cardiology patients, critical care cardiac drips, TAVR, and post-cath/PTCA patients required
• Experience with chest tubes required
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with pre/post cardiac surgery care

Responsibilities

• Acute care Magnet hospital with 40 beds on the telemetry unit and 222 total staffed beds
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Will float within scope to all inpatient units at both campuses
• EPIC charting system required
• Navy scrub color required
• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia management
• Perform sheath removals and manage cardiac drips (no titration)
• Manage central lines and provide IV therapy/phlebotomy
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract
• No RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts