Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Congestive Heart Failure, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Hospital, Medical Diagnosis, Medications, Nursing, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Pneumonia, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Telemetry, Ventilator
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Telemetry Intermediate Care)
LocationGalesburg, IL
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) required | Every other holiday required
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a 26-bed Telemetry Intermediate Care unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5
- Monitor and manage patients with common diagnoses including CHF, COVID pneumonia, atrial fibrillation with RVR, tachy/brady syndrome, and syncope
- Administer and manage telemetry-related medications including Cardizem, Lasix, renal dopamine, and nitroglycerin under central telemetry monitoring
- Operate and monitor non-invasive respiratory support equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and Vapotherm (no ventilators)
- Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR
- Float to other units as needed, maintaining the same patient ratio as the assigned unit
Required Qualifications- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Ability to pass a drug screening; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
- Willingness to comply with weekend and holiday rotation requirements
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in a telemetry, intermediate care, PCU, or stepdown nursing environment
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR
- Experience managing patients on central telemetry monitoring and vasoactive or cardiac drips
Why Join Us- Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 pharmacy support, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and on-site hospitalist and APN coverage
- Structured orientation program with dedicated hospital and unit orientation shifts to set you up for success
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing