Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Freeport, IL
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2290.72

Opportunity:

RN - Telemetry

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, scheduled based on shifts most in need
• Every other weekend requirement
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call or standby requirement for agency staff
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5 patients during day shifts and 5-6 patients during night shifts
• 18-bed Telemetry unit providing acute care
• Common diagnoses include stroke, CHF, ACS, CAD, arrhythmias, and post heart catheterization patients
• Must have drip experience; common titratable medications include set Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, and titrate Heparin
• RNs are responsible for signing off on telemetry strips; monitor tech handles central telemetry
• Equipment used includes BiPAP and High Flow
• Floating may be required to ICU, Med-Surg, or ER within scope of practice, including ER boarders
• Charge Nurse carries a patient assignment; nursing supervisor does not
• Nurse aides available on unit with acuity-based ratio of 2 CNAs
• Charting system is MEDITECH; experience with MEDITECH is a plus
• Department-specific orientation consists of 2 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs may be any color
• 2+ years of recent Telemetry experience required; Cath Lab post recovery (femoral/radial) and stroke care experience highly preferred
• Phlebotomy experience is a plus
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Illinois nursing license required
• BSN not required

Facility:

This acute care facility operates an 18-bed Telemetry unit equipped to handle a wide range of cardiovascular and neurological conditions. The facility provides comprehensive support services including monitor technicians for central telemetry oversight and nurse aide assistance based on patient acuity. The organization maintains a structured floating policy and collaborative care environment, with access to advanced respiratory equipment and a charge nurse model that supports both staff and patient needs.

Location:

Freeport, IL

Freeport offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere in the heart of northern Illinois, providing a relaxed lifestyle with access to local parks, cultural attractions, and a tight-knit community. Its location offers convenient access to larger cities like Rockford and Chicago, making it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and a balanced way of life.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.