Cardiothoracic Telemetry Nurse
Peoria, IL
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Cardio Thoracic Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Department: Cardio Thoracic
• Unit Size: 70 beds
• Patient Types: MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries (including chest tubes, esophagectomy not fresh from PACU), general medical overflow
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-5
  • Nights: 1:5-6
• Patient Care Tech Ratios:

  • Days: 1:8-9
  • Evenings: 1:9-10
  • Nights: 1:10-12

Schedule & Shifts

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times:

  • Days: 07:00 – 19:30
  • Nights: 19:00 – 07:30
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

  • Days: Saturday/Sunday
  • Nights: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday Rotation Required

  • Days: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day
  • Nights: Memorial Day Eve, July 3rd, Labor Day Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve
• Call/Standby: None currently
• Floating: Required to float to other general medical units

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Licensure: Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended
• Experience:

  • EKG interpretation
  • Medication titration (including Cardizem and heparin drips)
  • Basic nursing skills
• RN Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips as needed
  • Read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)
• Respiratory Equipment:

  • Troubleshoot CPAP, BiPAP (if part of patient’s home regimen)
  • Heated high flow oxygen only in special COVID cases

Orientation & Policies

• Orientation: Typically 1 shift or part of one; may vary if previously worked at the facility
• Drug Screen: Negative drug screen required (drug-free campus)
• Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed except children/cartoon prints (adult unit)
• Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay requirement
• Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage, rarely takes patient assignments
• House Supervisor: 24/7 coverage