Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alton, Illinois
Alton Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Alton, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry)
• Shift: Tele Nights
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local candidates within 75 miles radius not accepted

Work Hours

• 36 hours per week for 3 shifts of 12 hours
• 48 hours per week for 4 shifts of 12 hours

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois (Primary Source Verification required)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Illinois fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Various facility-specific compliance documents and acknowledgements required (HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, etc.)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start (oncology skills checklist if applicable)
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review

Notes

• Guaranteed hours depend on shift schedule selected
• Floating within scope expected to meet facility needs
• No block scheduling available
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel position
• Prior travel experience is not required for this role

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care hospital setting with a focus on telemetry nursing during night shifts. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced environment with a moderate nurse-to-patient ratio and must meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.