MS/Tele RN
Alton, Illinois
Alton Memorial Hospital

MS/Tele RN

Role Overview

• Travel/Contract RN position in Alton, Illinois
• Acute Medical Unit with medical and telemetry patients
• Adults and geriatrics
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30
• No call
• No weekends
• Float required within service line and scope
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Local candidates are not accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Pending license not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Med Surg / Telemetry (1 year of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred

• CPI
• Epic charting experience

Unit Details

• Average daily census: 16-18
• Beds: 24
• Staffing ratio on nights: 1:5

Clinical Scope

• Care for acutely ill adult and geriatric general medicine/surgical or infectious disease patients who may require telemetry monitoring for non-acute cardiac conditions
• EKG rhythm identification
• Non-titrating cardiac drips
• Advanced medication infusion without increase titration; decrease/weaning allowed
• Pre- and post-procedure evaluation and care
• Neurological assessment and care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) / transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients

Exclusions

• Active and unstable gastrointestinal bleeding
• Uncontrolled ischemic chest pain with unstable vital signs
• Continuous NPPV
• Tenecteplase (TNK)
• Insulin drip
• Neosynephrine
• Nipride

Facility Notes

• Scrubs: Navy
• Parking: free