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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring an active IL license and prior telemetry nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardio Thoracic Unit of a 70-bed acute care hospital
• Telemetry unit caring for patients with MI, CHF, A-fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgery, chest tubes, and esophagectomy
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• PCT support available at ratios of 1:8-9 days, 1:9-10 evenings, and 1:10-12 nights
• 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor coverage on each shift, with charge nurses rarely taking patient assignments
• Monitor techs available on the unit, though nurses must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips on Phillips monitors
• RNs required to titrate drips, primarily Cardizem and heparin
• RNs manage CPAP/BiPAP for patients on home regimens and high flow oxygen in special circumstances
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700-1930
• Weekend requirement of every other Saturday/Sunday
• Floating required to other general medical units
• Uses Epic EMR
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required, ACLS recommended
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• EKG interpretation and medication/drip titration skills required
• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Additional Information

• Perform EKG interpretation, drip titration, and general telemetry nursing care
• Holiday rotation required, including Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day (or eve shifts for nights)
• Unit-specific orientation is typically one shift or part of one, depending on prior experience at the facility
• Scrubs may be any color, excluding children's or cartoon prints, as this is an adult unit
• Local candidates accepted
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local rate
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Requested time off must be submitted with application