Travel Contract

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

$2,309/week

Posted 13 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x9 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration18 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,309/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Illinois Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

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

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1021 reviews)

218 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I love having Cassie as my recruiter. She was super helpful in resolving concerns with an offer and helping me get what worked for me. She always keeps tabs on how I’m doing and is fun to talk to. It’s nice to not dread a call coming in from a recruiter😆

Cons

None! Working with Host has been pretty easy and straightforward.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Jessica L

CVOR (RN)

Review of Cassie Marchi on Dec 5, 2025

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.

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