Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit Telemetry
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
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• 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
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry 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)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required (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 and Missouri
• Drug Testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask testing (N95 respirators) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer, vaccination, or medical exemption required
  • Hepatitis B declination form required (vaccination not mandatory)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)

Facility & Documentation Requirements

• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Signed HIPAA Acknowledgement, Confidentiality Form, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy, and Regulatory Compliance Education (annual updates required)
• Employment Application and two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start (oncology skills checklist if applicable)
• Orientation modules completion required for RNs (approx. 16 hours) unless completed in current calendar year
• Additional state-specific forms and registrations as applicable

Additional Notes

• Floating within scope is expected to meet facility needs
• No block scheduling available
• Locals outside 75 miles radius not accepted
• Return to office restrictions limit time off to no more than 7 days during assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in an acute care hospital setting on a telemetry unit with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses. Compliance with all licensure, certification, and background requirements is mandatory for assignment start and continuation.