Cardio Thoracic Telemetry RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring EKG interpretation and drip titration skills on a busy Cardio Thoracic Unit.

Details

• Acute care Cardio Thoracic/Telemetry unit with 70 beds
• Patient ratios: 1:4-5 days, 1:5-6 nights
• Common diagnoses include MI, CHF, A-fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgery patients with chest tubes, esophagectomy (post-PACU), and general medical overflow
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0730
• Required to work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
• Required to work rotating holidays, including holiday eve shifts for night staff
• Float to other general medical units as needed
• No call or standby requirements
• Philips telemetry monitors used with dedicated monitor techs on unit, though nurses must be able to read and interpret strips
• 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor coverage, with charge nurse rarely taking patient assignments
• PCTs on unit with ratios of 1:8-9 days, 1:9-10 evenings, and 1:10-12 nights

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS recommended
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• EKG interpretation and medication titration skills required, including Cardizem and heparin drips
• Experience with RT equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP for home regimen use
• Negative drug screen required for all panels as OSF is a Drug-Free Campus

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including drip titration, EKG interpretation, and monitoring of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients
• Unit/department orientation typically consists of one shift, depending on prior OSF facility experience
• Scrubs may be any color but must avoid children's or cartoon-style prints as this is an adult unit
• Local candidates accepted
• No radius rule applies, though candidates within 50 miles qualify for local rate