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Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry
Job in
Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, 61639, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
American Traveler
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Cardiology, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardio Thoracic Telemetry Unit position requiring EKG interpretation skills and IL RN licensure.
Requirements- Active IL RN license required
- BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS recommended
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- EKG interpretation and medication titration skills required
- Strong foundational nursing skills required
- Negative drug screen required for all panels
- Work in the Cardio Thoracic Unit of a 70-bed acute care hospital setting
- Telemetry unit caring for patients with MI, CHF, A-fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgery patients, chest tubes, and esophagectomy patients
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 on nights
- PCT support available with ratios of 1:10-12 on nights
- 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor coverage on the unit
- Philips telemetry monitoring with dedicated monitor techs, though RNs must read and interpret their own strips
- RNs required to titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin
- Uses EPIC EMR
- 12-hour night shifts from
- Weekend rotation required every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
- Holiday rotation required for Memorial Day Eve, July 3rd, Labor Day Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve
- Floating required to other general medical units
- No call or standby requirements
- Provide direct nursing care to cardiothoracic and telemetry patients including drip titration and EKG monitoring
- Troubleshoot CPAP / BiPAP equipment as part of patient’s home regimen and heated high flow used only in special circumstances
- Unit-specific orientation typically consists of one shift or partial shift, depending on prior OSF facility experience
- Scrubs may be any color but must avoid children's or cartoon prints as this is an adult unit
- Local rate available for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job : P-738848
Open Positions: 1
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