Cardiothoracic Telemetry RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Cardio Thoracic Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Department: Cardio Thoracic
• Beds: 70
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-5
  • Nights: 1:5-6
• Patient Types: MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries (including chest tubes, esophagectomy not fresh from PACU), general medical overflow

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Shift Times:

  • Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

  • Days: Saturday/Sunday
  • Nights: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating schedule

  • Days: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day
  • Nights: Memorial Day Eve, July 3rd, Labor Day Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve
• Call/Standby: None at this time
• Floating: Required to float to other general medical units

Required Certifications & Skills

• Licensure: Active Illinois RN license or application in process
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended
• Skills:

  • EKG interpretation
  • Medication titration (including Cardizem and heparin drips)
  • Basic nursing skills
• RN Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips as needed
  • Read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)

Team & Support Staff

• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage, rarely takes patient assignments
• House Supervisor: 24/7 coverage
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs):

  • Days: 1:8-9
  • Evenings: 1:9-10
  • Nights: 1:10-12
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment:

  • CPAP, BiPAP (if part of patient’s home regimen)
  • Heated high flow oxygen in special COVID cases
  • RNs troubleshoot but do not manage vents

Orientation & Other Notes

• Orientation: Typically 1 shift or part of a shift, depending on prior experience at the facility
• Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed except children/cartoon prints (adult unit)
• Drug Screen: Negative drug screen required
• Local Placements: Accepts clinicians living within 50 miles radius

Additional Requirements for Submission

• Last four digits of SSN
• Middle initial
• Requested time off

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an experienced Registered Nurse in a Cardio Thoracic unit requiring strong skills in EKG interpretation and medication titration. The role involves 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, no current call requirements, and floating to general medical units. Active Illinois RN licensure and BLS certification are required; ACLS is recommended.