Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Tele

Location: Kankakee, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Med Tele RN
• Number of Beds: 31
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Nurse Aide Ratio: 1:10-12
• Common Diagnoses: CHF, strokes, chest pain, diabetes mellitus, pneumonia, COPD, detox, underlying cardiac conditions, cath lab recoveries
• Experience with radial band and femoral cath recoveries preferred
• RNs read telemetry; centralized tele tech support available
• Respiratory Therapy/Equipment: Intermittent CPAP/BiPAP only
• Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Team Lead during day (does not take patients), Charge nurse on nights/weekends/holidays (does take patients)

Schedule & Work Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours (5 PM - 5 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: May float to medical floors/step-down units to care for telemetry-level patients
• Orientation: 1 shift (12 hours)
• Scrub Color: Caribbean colored scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Illinois RN license in hand
• BLS Certification
• EPIC experience required
• Driver’s license required for submission
• Preferred: Prior travel experience (not mandatory)

Additional Notes

• Local candidates living within 20 miles of the facility are accepted
• Clinical prescreen required before consideration
• No second phone interview; hiring manager decision within 24 hours of recommendation

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience looking for a 13-week contract in Illinois with a structured schedule and a supportive team environment.