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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location

• Alton, Illinois

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry)
• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call required
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Locals not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Return to office restrictions: 7 days
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week for 3 shifts of 12 hours

Experience & Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing 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 issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Certifications

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

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license for Illinois (pending licenses not accepted)
• Primary source verification required (NURSYS verification for RN licenses)
• Illinois permanent license required to extend assignment

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Floating within scope expected
• No scrub color specified beyond navy
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Background Checks

• Government-issued ID required (driver’s license if applicable)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required prior to start
• State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks required for Illinois placements
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel; must remain valid throughout assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine or declination required (expires every 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy; yearly TB questionnaire required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: proof of immunity or vaccination required; no exemptions allowed for certain units (e.g., Neonatal ICU)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept 30 - April 1)
• Hepatitis B declination required (vaccination not mandatory)

Facility-Specific Documents & Training

• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Regulatory Compliance Education quiz must be completed annually with a minimum score of 80%
• Orientation modules required for all RNs, completed through online training platform; approximately 16 hours to complete
• Additional unit-specific competencies and skills checklists required annually (e.g., Oncology competency exam if applicable)

References & History

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care hospital setting with a supportive team and established protocols. The role requires flexibility for night shifts, weekend coverage, and on-call duties, with a focus on telemetry patient care.