Telemetry Registered Nurse
Harvey, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assess acute changes in patients in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with chronic ventilator patients required
• Use of EKG and competency in rhythm strip interpretation required (must pass EKG strip test at orientation)
• Preferred experience with initiating and maintaining cardiac drips such as dobutamine, amiodarone, cardizem
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating required
• Charting system: Epic
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals accepted
• Pending license not accepted
• Return to office restrictions: 7 days max

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Telemetry)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only (no other providers accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for specific RN/unit positions; not required for Telemetry RN
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) recommended only for specific units, not required for this role

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license required
• Primary source verification must be completed within 30 days of assignment start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, national and federal criminal checks, FACIS III, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Illinois Department of Public Health fingerprinting required if no Illinois state license (must be done in Illinois)
• Education verification required (ADN or BSN minimum)
• 2 professional references required
• Employment verification covering last 7 years required
• Skills checklist for assigned and float units required, updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask models required)
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination or declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation required for 2025-26 season; religious or medical exemptions require facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccination exemptions require facility-specific forms and approval

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport style, plain background, no headgear)
• Candidate must complete and sign any required exemption forms at least one week prior to documentation due date
• Employment application and current resume covering last 7 years required, with explanations for any gaps over 30 days

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in Illinois, with a supportive environment for first-time travelers and a structured orientation process.