Cardiac Telemetry RN
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Job Summary: Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Belleville, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital (Magnet Hospital)
Unit: Cardiac Telemetry Unit (40 staffed beds on unit; 222 beds in facility)
Shift: 12-hour night shifts
Schedule: Every other weekend required
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: 3-4 weeks from compliance clearance, biweekly start dates
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Floating within patient units at both campuses required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Return to Office Restrictions: No greater than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Clinical Responsibilities

• Work on a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit during night shifts
• Manage critical care cardiac drips and cardiac patient care
• Perform cardiac sheath pulls and central line management
• Conduct hourly rounding and bedside shift reports with all patients
• Must be self-sufficient in managing cardiac patients

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (verify with facility/unit)

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Illinois (no pending licenses accepted)
• Primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required for RN licenses

Compliance and Background Checks

• Government-issued ID required (Driver’s license for Home Health positions)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including:

  • Statewide searches
  • Nationwide and international searches if applicable
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
• Fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks for Illinois and Missouri
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include a full panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required annually (N95 respirators)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit-specific competency exam required annually (oncology competency if applicable)
• Skills checklist within 1 year of start (oncology skills checklist if applicable)
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application required
• Various facility-specific documents and trainings must be completed prior to start (e.g., regulatory compliance education, latex allergy questionnaire, hepatitis B declination)

Special Notes

• Cardiac drip management, sheath pulls, and central line care are essential skills for this role
• Must be comfortable working night shifts in a high-acuity cardiac telemetry environment
• Floating to other inpatient units within the hospital system may be required
• Candidates must adhere strictly to facility policies including dress code and hand hygiene to avoid being sent home

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital with a focus on cardiac telemetry nursing during night shifts. It requires strong clinical skills, relevant certifications, and compliance with extensive background and health requirements.