Telemetry/Cardiac Registered Nurse
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Belleville, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Unit: Telemetry, fast-paced cardiac unit
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks (due to compliance tier)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to all inpatient units at both campuses
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, if signed before 1/31/25
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Cardiac
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Special Skills:

  • Cardiac drip management
  • Sheath pulls
  • Central line management
• Competencies:

  • Must perform hourly rounding and bedside shift report
  • Self-sufficient in managing critical care cardiac patients

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet designated
• Unit Beds: 40 staffed beds on unit
• Facility Beds: 222 total beds
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Licenses:

  • Valid Illinois RN license required (no pending license accepted)
  • Primary source verification required
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM quarterly checks
  • HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • State-specific searches for Illinois and Missouri as applicable
  • Fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test (annual renewal)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy
  • Immunizations or immunity documentation for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Drug testing within 1 year, must include specific panels
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
  • Confidentiality Form (annual)
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, must score 80% or higher)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
  • Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
  • Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
  • Orientation Modules (approx. 16 hours, required for all RNs)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment with critical care responsibilities.
• Must be compliant with facility policies and complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start.
• Floating may be required within inpatient units but always within scope of practice.
• No on-call duties.
• Weekend work every other weekend is mandatory.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of telemetry or cardiac experience looking for a travel contract in Illinois with a reputable acute care hospital system. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.