Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry/Intermediate Care RN for a Level 1 trauma stepdown unit, requiring active IL licensure and prior stroke/cardiac care experience.

Details

• Work in a 23-bed Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit (IMCU - 3S) within an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital
• Nurse:patient ratios of 1:3-4
• Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical diagnoses
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7:30a)
• Weekend rotation required based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
• Floating required throughout the facility, excluding ER and OB
• No call or standby requirements
• Charge nurse present 24/7 and typically does not carry a patient assignment
• CNAs support the unit with a ratio of 8-23 patients each
• Monitor techs observe rhythms, but RNs are responsible for strip interpretation
• Uses Epic EMR
• RT equipment used includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS (AHA)
• Experience with trach care, BiPAP, stroke care, and IV titration required
• Must be able to titrate drips such as Heparin, nitro, cardizem, levo, cardene, and precedex
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide intermediate/stepdown level care to a medically complex patient population
• Responsible for interpreting own telemetry strips despite monitor tech support
• Unit/department-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Dress code allows any color professional scrub; scrubs are not provided
• Facility does not require COVID vaccination
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Local candidates welcome to apply