Med Surg Telemetry RN
New Lenox, Illinois
Silver Cross Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Days)

Location: New Lenox, Illinois
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Description

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers care to telemetry patients
• Maintains professional nursing standards
• Supervises CNA/SNA or other healthcare workers as assigned
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients
• RN to patient ratio: 1:6 or 1:7 (1:5-7 on night shift)
• Trauma Level II facility
• Electronic Medical Record system: Cerner
• Dress code: Pewter grey scrubs (traveler must provide)
• Support from CNAs and certified monitor techs for remote telemetry monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Med Surg/Telemetry nursing experience
• Experience with reading monitors, cardiac drips, and post-surgical cases
• Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
• BLS/CPR (AHA) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• ACLS certification
• Current documentation of Illinois Nurse Agency Certificate (required for staffing agency travelers)
• Must be fully COVID vaccinated

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work in a hospital recognized for patient safety and quality care
• All patient rooms are private, designed to reduce infection and injury risk
• Facility offers a small-town feel with access to a major metropolitan area nearby
• No shortage of PPE provided
• Free parking available

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.