Intermediate Care/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IMC/Intermediate Care position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active IL RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting — Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility with 562 staffed beds
• Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) with general onsite telemetry; average daily census of 38 patients
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hours (1845–0715)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating to like units required as needed to meet facility needs
• Charting in Cerner (experience required)
• Block scheduling requests may be discussed with the manager
• 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted — no radius restriction
• Requested time off ideally limited to no more than 5 days for the duration of the assignment; all time-off requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Any solid color scrubs accepted
• Free parking available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation

Requirements

• Active IL RN license currently in hand — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required work setting experience: MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC, or Stepdown
• Cardiac monitoring skills required: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, onsite and remote telemetry monitoring
• Cardiovascular case experience required: Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Sheath Removal, TR Band
• IV therapy skills required: accessing ports, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Medication management skills required: Heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drip management with and without titration, PCA
• Respiratory experience required: chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen, non-invasive airway management
• Additional required clinical skills: GI feeding tube care and management, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure management, CVA care, surgical drains, isolation precautions, wound care/wound vac
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred

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