Telemetry RN
Freeport, Illinois
Mercyhealth FHN Hospital

Tele RN

Location

• Freeport, Illinois

Assignment Length

• 13 weeks

Department / Unit

• Telemetry
• 18 beds

Required Qualifications

• Illinois RN license required to submit
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• 2+ years of recent experience in Cath Lab post recovery (femoral/radial) and stroke care
• Must have drip experience

Preferred

• Phlebotomy
• Meditech
• Cath Lab post recovery (femoral/radial) and stroke care

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Scheduled on shifts most in need
• Every other weekend
• Holiday rotation

Clinical Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 4-5 days, 5-6 nights
• Common diagnoses include stroke, CHF, ACS, CAD, post heart cath patients, and arrhythmias
• Telemetry is used on the unit; monitor tech is responsible for central telemetry, and RNs sign off on strips
• RN titration of drips is not required
• Common titratable drips include Cardizem, Amio, Dopamine, and Heparin
• RT/equipment includes BiPAP and High Flow

Float Scope

• May float to ICU, MS, and ER to take patients within scope
• ER boarders

Orientation

• 2 12-hour shifts

Additional Notes

• Charge nurse has a patient assignment
• Nurse aides are present on the unit
• Any color scrubs allowed