Job info

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location

City: Alton, Illinois

Employment Type

Travel/Contract

Contract Length

12 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry)
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Hours per week: 36 hours (for 3x12 shifts)
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
On-call required
Floating within scope to meet facility needs

Experience & Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
Minimum of 1 year of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
BLS certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Certifications Required

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only; certificates of completion accepted for up to 1 month until official card is issued
BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only; certificates of completion accepted for up to 1 month
NIH Stroke Certification (annual update required unless 2-year expiration listed)
Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (refer to unit descriptions)

Licensure

Active Registered Nurse license for Illinois required
Primary source verification of professional license required
NURSYS verification required for Missouri and Illinois licenses
Illinois temporary licenses not accepted; permanent Illinois license required for assignment extension

Scheduling & Work Conditions

Block scheduling not accommodated
Floating within scope expected
Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week for 3x12 shifts
Scrub color: Navy

Facility & Documentation Requirements

Acute care hospital with 158 staffed beds
Charting system: EPIC
Parking: Free

Compliance & Background Checks

Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver's license or state ID)
Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
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
Education verification of highest nursing degree required (cannot pend at start)
State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks required and must be renewed quarterly
Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP), must not expire during assignment
Physical exam within 1 year of start required
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 per policy
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)
Various facility-specific documents required prior to start, including:
- HIPAA Acknowledgement
- Latex Allergy Questionnaire
- Confidentiality Form
- Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
- TB Questionnaire
- Hand Hygiene and Fingernail Policies
- Dress Code Policy
- Orientation Modules (approx. 16 hours, completed via online platform; required for all RNs and LVNs)

Additional Requirements

Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)
Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually
Must comply with all facility policies and complete required training modules before start

This position offers a travel nursing opportunity in telemetry with a reputable acute care hospital in Illinois, requiring a minimum of 1 year RN experience, specific certifications, and compliance with detailed background and health documentation protocols.