Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Harvey, Illinois Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule and Assignment

• Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 to 19:15)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Ratio: 1:6
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required
• Block schedule: Not open to accommodating a block schedule
• Return-to-office restriction: 7 days maximum
• Local candidates: Accepted
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Pending license: Not accepted

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess acute changes in patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Use of EKG.
• Chronic vent experience is noted in the description.
• Preferred: Competence in initiating and maintaining cardiac drips such as dobutamine, amiodarone, and cardizem.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check completed within 30 days of start and updated annually. Includes SSN trace, sex offender, county, national federal and criminal, FACIS 3, OFAC, and education verification. International checks are required for anyone who has traveled outside the country in the last 7 years. Attestations are not acceptable for this check.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG: Completed within 30 days of start. Attestations are acceptable for pending searches.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 30 days of start. Instant results are acceptable. Not required annually.
• Physical exam: Completed within 1 year and updated annually. Physician's statement must confirm good physical health.
• Fit test: Required within 1 year of start using a 3M 1860 (size S/R), 3M 1870+, or 3M 9205+ mask. Onsite fit testing is available if the traveler cannot obtain it otherwise.
• TB: Negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-spot within 1 year, updated annually. Positive TB results require a clear chest X-ray within 12 months and a TB questionnaire. Time-sensitive: complete within 2 business days of signing the contract.
• Immunizations: Time-sensitive, complete within 2 business days of signing the contract.

  • Tdap: Proof of vaccination within 10 years or declination. TD is not accepted in place of Tdap.
  • Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 completed vaccine doses at least 28 days apart. IgM titers are not acceptable.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive IgG titer or 3 completed doses. Declination allowed.
• Influenza: Required for the 2026-27 flu season (October 1 to March 31). Declinations are not accepted. Religious or medical exemptions require facility approval, which typically takes about 1 week. Documentation must be on file by December 1 or the traveler may be removed from the schedule.
• Skills checklist: Required for the assigned unit and any float units, updated annually.
• Facility orientation modules: About 2 hours to complete before start. Modules are sent within 72 hours of the signed contract.
• Documents:

  • Driver's license or state ID.
  • Passport-style photo for badge (plain background, forward facing, no headgear).
  • Current resume covering the last 7 years of employment. Gaps longer than 30 days must be explained.
  • 2 professional references.
  • Work history verification covering 7 years, fully completed 2 Fridays before start.