Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Belleville, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week (36 hours total)
• Unit: High risk cardiac telemetry unit
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks from offer, with biweekly start dates
• Floating: May float within scope to all inpatient units at both campuses
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Proficient in cardiac drip administration
• Skilled in sheath pulls
• Experienced in central line management
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Unit Beds: 40 staffed beds on unit
• Facility Beds: 222 total beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months (including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• 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 license
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including specific drug panels
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (with specific timing requirements)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements (HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, latex allergy, etc.) must be completed prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to meet Return to Office (RTO) restrictions of no greater than 7 days
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for extensions or per diem
• Orientation modules required for all RNs, completed through an online platform prior to start
• No pending licenses accepted; permanent Illinois RN license required for contract extension

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity cardiac unit working night shifts. The role requires strong cardiac skills, adherence to strict compliance and documentation standards, and flexibility to float within inpatient units.