Cardiac Telemetry RN
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Belleville, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 3 days per week (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Unit: High risk cardiac telemetry unit
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to all inpatient units at both campuses
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including 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 issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with cardiac drip management
• Experience with sheath pulls
• Experience with central line management

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Acute Care Magnet Hospital
• Unit Beds: 40 staffed beds on unit; 222 beds in facility
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask: Annual fit testing required; must be able to pass N95 respirator fit test
• Immunizations & Testing:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Drug screening within 1 year of start, including specific drug panels
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)
• Fingerprinting: Required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois

Compliance & Documentation

• Mandatory Documents Prior to Start:

  • Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
  • Employment application
  • Two professional references (supervisors preferred within last year)
  • Skills checklist specific to unit (including oncology if applicable)
  • HIPAA Acknowledgement, Confidentiality Form, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy
  • Regulatory Compliance Education completed annually via online training
  • Background checks and state-specific exclusion lists updated and verified quarterly
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Additional Facility Requirements:

  • Annual review and signing of policies and questionnaires (e.g., TB, HIPAA)
  • Completion of orientation modules (approximately 16 hours) through online platform unless completed in current calendar year

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses are accepted for this assignment
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days off between shifts
• No block scheduling accommodations available

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry and cardiac care skills seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting.