Cardiothoracic Telemetry RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Cardio Thoracic Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: 12-hour shifts, Days (07:00–19:30)
Hours per Week: 48

Unit Overview

• 70 beds in the Cardio Thoracic Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Days: 1:4–5
  • Nights: 1:5–6
• Patient types include MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries (e.g., esophagectomy, chest tubes), and general medical overflow
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP (used if part of patient’s home regimen), and heated high flow in special COVID cases
• Telemetry monitors by Phillips; nurses must read and interpret strips (monitor techs available)
• Charge nurse present 24/7, rarely takes patient assignments
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Patient care technicians (PCTs) support nursing with ratios:

  • Days: 1:8–9
  • Evenings: 1:9–10
  • Nights: 1:10–12

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has started
• BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS recommended
• Experience with EKG interpretation and medication titration (including Cardizem and heparin drips)
• Basic nursing skills and ability to titrate drips
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: Typically 1 shift or part of one; may vary if previously worked at the facility
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend

  • Days: Saturday and Sunday
  • Nights: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday rotation required for major holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and eves for night shifts)
• No current call or standby requirement
• Floating to other general medical units required

Additional Information

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required for all panels
• Dress code: Any scrub color allowed except children/cartoon prints (adult unit)
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay requirement

Summary

This is a 6-month contract for an experienced RN with strong cardiac and thoracic nursing skills, including telemetry interpretation and drip titration, working 12-hour day shifts in a 70-bed cardio thoracic unit. The role requires flexibility for weekend and holiday rotations, floating to other units, and adherence to a drug-free workplace policy.