Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry (Day Shift) - Belleville, Illinois

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day, 12-hour shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM), 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (3 x 12-hour shifts)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Unit: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet designated
• Unit Beds: 31 staffed beds
• Facility Beds: 222 total beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Parking: Free

Job Description

• Specialize in surgical patients following the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program protocols.
• Floating within scope to other MS/Telemetry floors and nearby facilities may be required.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, totaling 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period.
• On-call duty is required.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required.
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Illinois fingerprinting required for assignments involving long-term care or rehab units.
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required.
• Professional license primary source verification required.
• NURSYS verification required for RN licenses.
• Drug testing within 1 year, including a comprehensive panel, must be current throughout assignment.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept-April)
• Annual HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policy acknowledgements.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (~16 hours) through online training platform.
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency testing required annually.
• Color blindness testing required.
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year.
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start.

Additional Notes

• No more than 7 days off between shifts allowed (RTO restrictions).
• Candidates must adhere to facility policies including dress code and fingernail standards.
• Candidates must have a recent badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions).
• Oncology competency exam required if assigned to Med Surg-Oncology unit.
• MAB or CPI certification may be required depending on unit.
• Some units may require additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM—verify based on unit assignment.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific health and safety protocols.

This position offers a challenging opportunity to work in a specialized surgical telemetry unit with a focus on enhanced recovery protocols in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital.