Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardio Thoracic Telemetry Unit position requiring EKG interpretation skills and IL RN licensure.

Details

• 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 1900-0730
• 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

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

Additional Information

• 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, with 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