Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,285 per week

Job Summary

Telemetry (TELE) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a healthcare facility on the Days shift. The role involves providing care for patients with cardiac and other chronic conditions, including myocardial infarction (MI), congestive heart failure (CHF), atrial fibrillation (A‑fib), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse will perform basic nursing duties, interpret EKGs, and titrate medications such as Cardizem and heparin.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrocardiogram strips and telemetry data.
• Titrate intravenous drips, including cardiac medications.
• Troubleshoot CPAP/BIPAP devices when applicable.
• Read and monitor Phillips tele‑monitor systems.
• Maintain typical patient ratios: Days 1:4‑5, Nights 1:5‑6, with PCT ratios of 1:8‑9 (day) and 1:10‑12 (night).
• Float to other general medical units as required.
• Complete orientation (typically 1 shift or part of one) depending on prior experience with OSF facilities.
• Adhere to the facility’s drug‑free policy and provide a negative drug screen.

Requirements

• Active RN licensure in Illinois (or proof of application process).
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association); ACLS recommended.
• Ability to interpret EKG strips and titrate cardiac medications.
• Understanding of and compliance with a drug‑free workplace policy.

Schedule

Days, 12‑hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week. Typical patient ratios are 1:4‑5 during days and 1:5‑6 at night, with PCT support ratios of 1:8‑9 (day) and 1:10‑12 (night). Float to other general medical units may be required.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit / free checking.
• Unlimited free continuing‑education credits.

Pay

Pay is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Assignment Details: Start date 10/05/2026, 13‑week duration, travel employment type, location in Peoria, Illinois.