Cardiothoracic Telemetry RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Cardio Thoracic RN - Peoria, Illinois

Unit Overview

• Department: Cardio Thoracic Unit
• Beds: 70
• 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

Required Certifications & Skills

• RN licensure (active Illinois license or application in process)
• BLS (AHA) required; ACLS recommended
• EKG interpretation and medication titration skills required
• Basic nursing skills
• Ability to titrate drips (mainly Cardizem and heparin)

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage, rarely takes patient assignments
• House Supervisor: 24/7 coverage
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs):

  • Days: 1:8-9
  • Evenings: 1:9-10
  • Nights: 1:10-12
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP (used if part of patient’s home regimen), heated high flow oxygen only in special COVID cases; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Tele/Monitor Techs present; nurses must read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)

Scheduling & Work Hours

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

  • Days: Saturday/Sunday
  • Nights: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating holidays

  • 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
• No current call or standby requirement
• Floating: Required to float to other general medical units

Orientation & Dress Code

• Orientation: Typically 1 shift or part of one; may vary if previously worked at this facility
• Scrub Color: Any color except children/cartoon prints (adult unit)
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation

Contract Length

• 18 weeks