Telemetry Registered Nurse
Belleville, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Telemetry Location not specified. This position provides care for adult telemetry patients in an acute care setting, including patients with congestive heart failure, dialysis needs, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, and end-of-life care needs. The role requires experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drips without titration, and selected bedside procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend required.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drips without titration.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Adult telemetry assignment with typical patient ratios of 1:56.
  • Responsibilities include assisting with bedside line insertions and thoracentesis procedures.
  • Patient care may include pre- and post-care for dialysis and cardiac catheterization.
  • Open-heart and interventional cardiac cases are not included.
  • First-time travelers are accepted.
  • Influenza vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions are accepted.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits