Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Alton, Illinois
Alton Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Unit: Acute Medical Unit with Medical and Telemetry patients
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts)
• Days Needed: Weekdays and weekends
• Call: No call required
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Average Daily Census: 16-18 patients
• Beds on Unit: 24
• Staffing Ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients on nights
• Float: Required within service line and scope
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Pending License: Not accepted

Clinical Responsibilities

• Care for acutely ill adult and geriatric patients with general medicine, surgical, or infectious disease diagnoses
• Telemetry monitoring for non-acute cardiac conditions including EKG rhythm identification and management of non-titrating cardiac drips (decrease/weaning allowed)
• Pre- and post-procedure evaluation and care
• Neurological assessment and care of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients
• Advanced medication infusion without increase titration (excluding certain medications and unstable conditions)

Exclusions:

• Active and unstable gastrointestinal bleeding
• Uncontrolled ischemic chest pain with unstable vital signs
• Continuous non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV)
• Medications excluded: Tenecteplase (TNK), Insulin drip, Neosynephrine, Nipride

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) )- AHA only
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Must be able to float within the service line and scope
• Government-issued ID required
• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and state-specific searches required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required and must be maintained annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required (TB, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Flu vaccination or exemption)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules required prior to start
• Compliance with facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fingernail policy, and confidentiality agreements
• Annual renewal of required certifications and background checks as applicable

Notes

• This position does not accept candidates living within a 75-mile radius of the facility.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.
• No call responsibilities for this position.
• Float assignments are within the same service line and scope of practice.

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, comfortable working night shifts, and capable of managing adult and geriatric patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions.