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
• Beds: 70
• 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

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Times:

  • Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

  • Days: Saturday/Sunday
  • Nights: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating schedule including major holidays and eves
• Call/Standby: None at this time
• Floating: Required to float to other general medical units

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or application in process)
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• ACLS certification recommended
• Experience with EKG interpretation and medication titration
• Ability to titrate drips (mainly Cardizem and heparin)
• Basic nursing skills appropriate for critical care
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)

Unit Specific Information

• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage, rarely takes patient assignments
• House Supervisor: 24/7 coverage
• Patient Care Tech Ratios:

  • 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 in special COVID cases; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• 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)

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Cardio Thoracic nursing experience preferred (implied by unit specialty and skills required)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with critical care skills in cardiothoracic nursing, comfortable with telemetry, medication titration, and working in a fast-paced, adult critical care environment.