Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay bonuses

Insurance: medical, dental, vision (1‑

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 is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week day shift assignment in Illinois. Active IL RN license, BLS, ACLS, and at least 1 year of telemetry experience are required.

The role involves working in the telemetry unit, managing acute changes, and adhering to 1:6 patient ratios. Rotation may include every other weekend and floating to other units as needed, with Epic charting used for documentation.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required in hand.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience required (ICU-only experience not accepted).
• Must pass EKG strip test during orientation.
• Competent in rhythm strip interpretation required.
• Experience initiating and maintaining cardiac drips such as dobutamine, amiodarone, and cardizem preferred.
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, and starting/maintaining IVs required.
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital setting.
• Fast-paced environment requiring assessment of acute changes in patients.
• Patient ratio of 1:6.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM.
• Every other weekend required.
• Floating required.
• Epic charting system used.
• Chronic ventilator patient experience involved.
• Uses EKG monitoring and rhythm strip interpretation.
• Responsible for cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response.
• Management of feeding tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, and respiratory care as needed.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate.
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no more than 3 days off and no RTO during the first or last week of the contract.
• Block scheduling requests must be made prior to offer acceptance and discussed during interview.
• Former UChicago Medicine, PRN, or Ingalls permanent staff must have a 7-month break before returning as a traveler.

Skills

IL RN license

BLS

ACLS

Telemetry experience

Rhythm strip interpretation

EKG strip test

IV therapy

Central and peripheral line care

Blood product administration

Isolation precautions/PPE

Nasal cannula care

Tracheostomy care

Cardiac drips experience

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring active IL RN license, BLS, ACLS, and at least 1 year of telemetry experience.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience required (ICU-only experience not accepted)
• Must pass EKG strip test during orientation
• Competent in rhythm strip interpretation required
• Experience initiating and maintaining cardiac drips such as dobutamine, amiodarone, and cardizem preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
• Fast-paced environment requiring assessment of acute changes in patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• Epic charting system used
• Chronic ventilator patient experience involved
• Uses EKG monitoring and rhythm strip interpretation
• Responsible for cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Management of feeding tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, and respiratory care as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with no more than 3 days off and no RTO during the first or last week of the contract
• Block scheduling requests must be made prior to offer acceptance and discussed during interview
• Former UChicago Medicine, PRN, or Ingalls permanent staff must have a 7-month break before returning as a traveler

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