Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alton, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry position on night shifts in an acute care setting, requiring an active IL RN license and telemetry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry) at an acute care hospital
• Night shifts (3x12 hours), 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Typical nurse to patient ratios are 1:5-6
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including service line or affiliate hospitals
• On-call responsibilities are required
• Uses Epic EMR; prior Epic experience required
• Navy scrubs are required
• Provide telemetry nursing care, including monitoring and responding to patient cardiac rhythms
• Participation in pre-start modules and training is required and must be completed prior to the assignment start date
• No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no time off permitted during the first week
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may stay up to 18 months and must take a 3-month break afterward
• Parking is provided at no cost
• No medical marijuana cards accepted

Requirements

• Active IL RN license must be in hand at time of consideration (not a compact state)
• Minimum 1 year of recent telemetry nursing experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BCLS, NIH Stroke Scale
• Epic charting experience required
• Applicants must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Must be able to pass a fit test and comply with facial hair requirements for proper mask fitting

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