Telemetry RN
Belleville, IL
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry Unit position requiring high-risk cardiac telemetry experience and night shift availability.

Details

• ospital-designated Acute Care Hospital Telemetry Unit with 40 staffed beds
• 40-bed unit within a 222-bed acute care Magnet-designated hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 18:45-7:15), with 3x12 or 4x12 schedules approved
• Every other weekend required, averaging 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within scope to all inpatient units across both campuses
• EPIC charting system required
• Navy scrub color required

Requirements

• L license required, license in hand at time of application
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with strong cardiac background
• High-risk telemetry experience required
• Cardiac drip management experience required
• Sheath pull experience required
• Central line management experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Pre/post cardiac surgery experience

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including dysrhythmia monitoring and management
• Perform sheath removals and manage cardiac drips (no titration)
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation
• Manage central lines and provide IV therapy/phlebotomy
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside outside a 75-mile radius
• RTO limited to no more than 7 days per contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Returning travelers must complete an 18-month tenure limit followed by a 3-month break in service
• Former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any affiliated facility as a traveler
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or must be shaved