Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Lincoln, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lincoln, Illinois
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 - 07:00)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit: 30-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit with average daily census of 19

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit requiring cardiac monitoring and telemetry experience.
• Float within skill level if census is low.
• Work every other weekend.
• First-time travel nurses accepted.
• Locals accepted with no radius restrictions.
• Schedule accommodations may be discussed with manager.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Registered Nurse experience.
• Active Illinois RN license in hand.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA or RQI acceptable). NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred.
• Experience with telemetry and cardiac monitoring, including:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Endocrine/metabolic skills:

  • IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Experience with renal failure patients
• IV therapy/phlebotomy skills:

  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management
  • Starting IVs
• Medication management:

  • Heparin protocols
  • Titration of vasoactive drips
• Neurological/psychiatric skills:

  • Care of CVA (stroke) patients
• Experience with total joint replacements required.
• Respiratory skills:

  • External CPAP/BiPAP
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
  • Non-invasive airway management and tracheostomy care
• Professional skills:

  • Isolation precautions
  • Wound care and wound vac management
• Community hospital experience preferred.

Work Environment & Facility Details

• Critical Access hospital with 25 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Parking permit required but no cost.
• Scrub color: Grey.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• No on-call required.
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions without restrictions.
• Fit mask test required prior to start (3M 1860 or 1870 series masks accepted).
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or exemption)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or exemption)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30.
• TB testing (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Q-gold) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray required if positive test.
• Illinois-specific state background and registry checks required within 30 days of start.
• Competency exam required prior to start.
• Badge photo required before start.
• Completion of orientation safety manual and facility-specific modules required before or on first day of orientation.
• References: Two professional references required.

Schedule & Hours

• 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours each).
• Will work every other weekend.
• Time off requests and block scheduling must be discussed with manager.

Notes

• Candidate must have MS/Telemetry experience.
• Must have required cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills.
• Must be able to float within scope of practice as needed.
• No radius restrictions for local candidates.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit in Illinois.