Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Alton, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Telemetry Unit

Location: Alton, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Acute Medical Unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with medical and telemetry needs.
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM).
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics with general medicine, surgical, infectious disease, and non-acute cardiac telemetry monitoring.
• Average Daily Census: 16-18 patients
• Unit Beds: 24
• Staffing Ratio (Nights): 1:5
• Float Requirement: Must float within the service line and scope of practice.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Local candidates within 75-mile radius not accepted.
• Pending licenses not accepted.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Care for acutely ill adult and geriatric patients, including telemetry monitoring for non-acute cardiac conditions.
• Manage advanced medication infusions without titration increases; decrease/weaning allowed.
• Perform neurological assessments and care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure evaluation and care.
• Exclusions: No care for patients with active unstable GI bleeding, uncontrolled ischemic chest pain with unstable vitals, continuous NPPV, or patients on certain medications (Tenecteplase, Insulin drip, Neosynephrine, Nipride).

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required.
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start.
• Primary source verification of RN license required.
• NURSYS verification required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive drug panel.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually.
• Required facility-specific documents include: HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, regulatory compliance education, TB questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules.
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months).
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start.
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred).

Additional Information

• No call required.
• Free parking available.
• Scrubs color: Navy.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and complete required training modules.
• Candidates must be able to work weekdays and weekends as scheduled.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least one year of experience in medical/surgical telemetry nursing who are comfortable managing adult and geriatric patients with non-acute cardiac conditions and neurological assessments. Prior travel experience is not required.