Cardio Thoracic Telemetry RN
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,326/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (Cardio Thoracic Unit) - Illinois, Peoria
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardio Thoracic Unit
- Location: Peoria, Illinois
- Contract Length: 26 weeks
- Shift: Days (12-hour shifts, 07:00 - 19:30)
- Hours per Week: 36 hours
- Unit Beds: 70
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Days: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
- Nights: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
- Holiday Requirement: Rotating schedule including major holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day)
- Call/Standby: None currently required
- Floating: Required to float to other general medical units
- Orientation: Typically 1 shift or part of one, depending on prior experience at the facility
- Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed except children/cartoon prints (adult unit)
Patient Population & Care
- Common diagnoses: Myocardial infarction (MI), congestive heart failure (CHF), atrial fibrillation, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries (including chest tubes, esophagectomy not fresh from PACU), general medical overflow
- RN responsibilities include medication titration (mainly Cardizem and heparin drips) and EKG interpretation
- RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)
- Respiratory equipment: CPAP, BiPAP (if part of patient’s home regimen), heated high flow oxygen only in special COVID cases
- Charge nurse present 24/7, rarely takes patient assignments
- House supervisor present 24/7
- Patient care technicians (PCTs) support nursing with ratios:
- Days: 1 PCT to 8-9 patients
- Evenings: 1 PCT to 9-10 patients
- Nights: 1 PCT to 10-12 patients
Required Certifications & Skills
- Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) recommended
- Experience with EKG interpretation and medication titration required
- Must be able to titrate drips as part of RN duties
Additional Requirements
- Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
- Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted
- Submission requirements include last four digits of SSN, middle initial, and requested time off
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN position in the Cardio Thoracic Unit.
Employer
PRIDE Health
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Peoria, IL
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