Cardiothoracic Telemetry RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Cardio Thoracic Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Department: Cardio Thoracic
• Unit Size: 70 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-5
  • Nights: 1:5-6
• Patient Types: MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries (including chest tubes, esophagectomy not fresh from PACU), general medical overflow
• Support Staff:

  • Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) with ratios:

    • Days: 1:8-9
    • Evenings: 1:9-10
    • Nights: 1:10-12
  • Telemetry/Monitor Techs present; nurses must read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)
  • 24/7 Charge Nurse (rarely takes patient assignments) and House Supervisor

Schedule & Shifts

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Times:

  • Days: 07:00 – 19:30
  • Nights: 19:00 – 07:30
• Weekend Requirement: 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
• No call or standby requirement currently
• Floating: Required to float to other general medical units

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Licensure: Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended
• Experience/Skills:

  • EKG interpretation
  • Medication titration (including Cardizem and heparin drips)
  • Basic nursing skills
• RN Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips as needed
  • Read and interpret telemetry strips
  • Troubleshoot respiratory equipment (CPAP, BiPAP if patient’s home regimen, heated high flow in special COVID cases)

Orientation & Policies

• Orientation: Typically 1 shift or part of one; may vary if previously worked at the facility
• Drug-Free Workplace: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color allowed except children/cartoon prints (adult unit)
• Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay requirement
• Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Nurse-to-patient ratios and staffing designed to support patient care quality on a busy cardio thoracic unit