Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alton, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location

• City: Alton, Illinois

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours (for 3x12 shifts)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call required
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs

Experience & Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only; certificates of completion accepted for up to 1 month until official card is issued
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only; certificates of completion accepted for up to 1 month
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual update required unless 2-year expiration listed)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (refer to unit descriptions)

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license for Illinois required
• Primary source verification of professional license required
• NURSYS verification required for Missouri and Illinois licenses
• Illinois temporary licenses not accepted; permanent Illinois license required for assignment extension

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Floating within scope expected
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week for 3x12 shifts
• Scrub color: Navy

Facility & Documentation Requirements

• Acute care hospital with 158 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Background Checks

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver's license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
• Fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required (cannot pend at start)
• State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks required and must be renewed quarterly
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP), must not expire during assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination per policy
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)
• Various facility-specific documents required prior to start, including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • TB Questionnaire
  • Hand Hygiene and Fingernail Policies
  • Dress Code Policy
  • Orientation Modules (approx. 16 hours, completed via online platform; required for all RNs and LVNs)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually
• Must comply with all facility policies and complete required training modules before start

This position offers a travel nursing opportunity in telemetry with a reputable acute care hospital in Illinois, requiring a minimum of 1 year RN experience, specific certifications, and compliance with detailed background and health documentation protocols.