Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Alton, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Alton, Illinois
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Yes
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: 7 days
• Guaranteed hours:

  • 36 hours/week for 3 shifts of 12 hours
  • 48 hours/week for 4 shifts of 12 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) 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

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including:

  • Statewide searches
  • Nationwide and international (if applicable)
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Illinois fingerprinting required for assignments in long-term care or rehab units
• State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks for Illinois
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education and quiz (annual, must score 80% or higher)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment (must adhere or risk being sent home)
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Orientation modules completion through online platform (approx. 16 hours, required for all RNs)
• Employment application and professional references (two required, supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency and skills checklists (including oncology if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start.
• Floating within scope means flexibility to work in different units as needed.
• Weekend and on-call requirements are mandatory parts of the schedule.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel position.
• Pending licenses are not accepted; permanent Illinois RN license required.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care hospital telemetry unit with a supportive environment and clear compliance standards.