Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Belleville, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet designated
Unit Beds: 31 staffed beds on unit, 222 total facility beds

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM), 3 shifts per week
• Hours per week: 36 hours (3 x 12-hour shifts)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; 6 weekend shifts over 6 weeks
• On-call: Required
• Floating: May float within scope to other MS/Telemetry floors and nearby facilities
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Specialty Focus: Surgical patients following the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol/order set
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Parking: Free

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with 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 & 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 before start
• Professional license primary source verification required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene and fingernail policies, dress code policy, and regulatory compliance education (annual quiz)
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Employment application and professional references (two required, supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists (including oncology competency if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to float to other MS/Telemetry units and nearby facilities within scope of practice
• No block scheduling available; weekend shifts are mandatory every other weekend
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel contract
• Candidates must be able to comply with all background checks, immunizations, and facility policies prior to start
• This is a travel/contract position with biweekly start dates, typically starting 3-4 weeks after compliance completion

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with surgical and telemetry experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment and meeting specific scheduling and compliance requirements.