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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Telemetry. This position provides adult telemetry care in an acute-care setting, including cardiac monitoring, cardiac drip management, and pre- and post-procedure care. The role requires collaboration across the service line and participation in every-other-weekend coverage.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drips, intravenous therapy, and patient ratios of 1:56.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Every-other-weekend coverage is required.
  • No on-call requirement.
  • First-time travelers are accepted.
  • Experience with adult telemetry patients, congestive heart failure (CHF), dialysis pre- and post-care, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sepsis, and end-of-life or hospice care.
  • Cardiac care includes ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) care.
  • Required clinical skills include assisting with bedside procedures such as line insertion and thoracentesis.
  • The role includes floating within the appropriate service line and scope of practice.

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