Med Surg Telemetry RN
Rock Island, IL
Olaro
5x8 hrs
$2,289/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Rock Island, Illinois
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Provide professional and clinical nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- May be required to float within the same discipline across local campuses.
- Comfortable managing a patient load of 5-7 patients (Nurse-to-Patient ratio).
- Experience in Med Surg, Post Op, or Stepdown units is required.
- Surgical and post-op surgical experience is required.
Required Certifications and Licenses
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Preferred
- Active Illinois RN license at time of submission.
- Active Iowa RN license required; if not active, proof of application for Iowa single state or compact RN license must be provided.
- Compact RN license allowed.
Experience Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have Med Surg, Post Op, or Stepdown experience and surgical/post-op surgical experience. Use highest implied experience level from these requirements.
Additional Requirements
- Must have a driver’s license.
- Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission.
- Work history/resume and license verification required.
- One supervisory reference required at time of submission.
- Must have a taxable address outside of 50 miles from the facility.
Work Environment and Schedule
- EMR system: EPIC
- Typical hours: 36-40 hours per week, with overtime billable after 40 hours.
- Orientation dates available regularly throughout the year.
Summary
This is a temporary Registered Nurse position in Med Surg/Telemetry requiring solid Med Surg, Post Op, or Stepdown experience, with surgical/post-op surgical experience preferred. Candidates must hold required certifications and licenses for Illinois and Iowa, be comfortable managing a moderate patient load, and meet submission documentation requirements.
Employer
Olaro
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Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
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Rock Island, IL
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