Intermediate Care Unit Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alton, Illinois
Alton Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit (Telemetry Days)

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

Job Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit - Telemetry (Tele)
• Shift: Days
• Start Date: 3-4 weeks from compliance clearance
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Yes
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours/week for 3-12 hour shifts
  • 48 hours/week for 4-12 hour shifts
• Special Requirements: None

Required Experience & Qualifications

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

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly)
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (cannot pend at start)
• 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
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including panels for amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP (must not expire during assignment)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) 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 (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Sept-April)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy, and Regulatory Compliance Education must be completed and signed prior to start
• Employment application and two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to work every other weekend and be on-call as required.
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs.
• No block scheduling or local candidates accepted.
• All required documents and certifications must be uploaded and verified prior to start.
• Orientation modules (~16 hours) must be completed through the designated platform unless completed in the current calendar year.
• Candidates must adhere to facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, and fingernail standards.

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care hospital setting with a focus on telemetry patients, providing care in an Intermediate Care Unit with a supportive team environment.