MS/Tele RN
Alton, Illinois
Alton Memorial Hospital

MS/Tele RN

Overview

• Travel/Contract RN assignment in Alton, Illinois
• Acute Medical Unit with medical and telemetry patients
• Adults and geriatrics
• 24 beds
• Average daily census: 16–18
• Night shift: 3x12, 19:00–07:30
• No call
• No weekends
• Staffing ratio on nights: 1:5
• Float required within service line and scope
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Locals not accepted within 75-mile radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg / Telemetry (1 year of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Pending license not accepted

Preferred

• CPI
• Epic charting familiarity

Clinical Details

• EKG rhythm identification
• Non-titrating cardiac drips
• Advanced medication infusion without titration increase; decrease/weaning allowed
• Pre- and post-procedure evaluation and care
• Neurological assessment and care for AIS/TIA patients
• Excludes active and unstable gastrointestinal bleeding, uncontrolled ischemic chest pain with unstable vital signs, continuous NPPV, and the following medications: Tenecteplase (TNK), insulin drip, Neosynephrine, and Nipride

Additional Information

• Navy scrubs
• Free parking