Cardiothoracic Telemetry RN
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Cardio Thoracic Unit - RN Opportunity

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Unit: Cardio Thoracic (70 beds)

Contract Length

• 18 weeks

Patient Care & Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-5
  • Nights: 1:5-6
• Patient types/diagnoses:

  • MI, CHF, A fib, COPD
  • Pacemaker/AICD placement
  • Lung surgeries (including chest tubes, esophagectomy - not fresh from PACU)
  • General medical overflow
• Common drips titrated: Cardizem, heparin
• RN responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips
  • EKG interpretation and medication titration
  • Read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)
• Support staff:

  • Patient Care Techs (PCT) ratios:

    • Days: 1:8-9
    • Evenings: 1:9-10
    • Nights: 1:10-12
  • Tele/Monitor techs present
  • Charge nurse 24/7 (rarely takes patients)
  • House supervisor 24/7

Required Certifications & Skills

• RN licensure (active Illinois license or application in process)
• BLS (AHA) required
• ACLS recommended
• EKG interpretation skills
• Basic nursing skills

Equipment & Procedures

• Respiratory equipment: CPAP, BiPAP (used if part of patient’s home regimen)
• Heated high flow oxygen used only in special COVID cases
• RNs troubleshoot respiratory equipment as needed

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts:

  • Days: 0700-1930
  • Nights: 1900-0730
• Weekend requirements: Every other weekend

  • Days: Saturday/Sunday
  • Nights: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday rotation required:

  • Days: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day
  • Nights: Memorial Day Eve, July 3rd, Labor Day Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve

Orientation & Policies

• Orientation: Typically 1 shift or part of one, depending on prior OSF experience
• Scrub color/dress code: Any color except children/cartoon prints (adult unit)
• Floating: Required to float to other general medical units
• Call/standby: Not required currently
• Drug-free campus: Negative drug screen required

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
• OSF call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay required for shift