Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for an 8-week contract opportunity. The position requires a focus on providing nursing care in a telemetry setting, specifically for patients boarded in the emergency department and floating to other medical-surgical units as necessary.

Details

• Location: Glenview, IL
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: As needed

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to telemetry patients.
• Monitor patient vital signs and respond to any changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assist in the management of patients being boarded in the emergency department.
• Float to other medical-surgical units when not engaged in the emergency department.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a telemetry nursing role; preferred 4 years.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and passing EKG test required.
• Skills: EKG experience is mandatory; Epic experience is preferred.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, references, skills checklist, and copies of certifications and license verification, including BLS and EKG test results.