Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Support, 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
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 work every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and every other holiday
- Must pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in a telemetry, intermediate care, PCU, or stepdown nursing environment
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR
- Experience with central telemetry monitoring and management of cardiac arrhythmias
Why Join Us- Supportive clinical environment with 24/7 pharmacy support, 24/7 respiratory therapy, on-site hospitalist coverage, and APN/e-hospitalist after hours — nursing does not mix medications
- Structured orientation program with dedicated hospital and unit orientation shifts to set travelers up for success
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing