Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Congestive Heart Failure, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Hospital, Medical Diagnosis, Medications, Nursing, Patient Care, Pneumonia, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Ventilator
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Telemetry Intermediate)
LocationGalesburg, IL
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) | 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 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, and Vapotherm (no ventilators)
- Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR
- Float to other units as needed, maintaining the same patient ratio of 1:5
Required Qualifications- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR
- Ability to pass a drug screen; must comply with a drug-free workplace policy
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in a telemetry, intermediate care, PCU, or stepdown nursing environment
- Familiarity with central telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Experience managing patients on BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow oxygen, or Vapotherm
Why Join Us- Benefit from robust on-site support including 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 pharmacy support (nurses do not mix medications), and consistent hospitalist and APN coverage
- Structured orientation process with dedicated hospital and unit orientation shifts to set travelers up for success
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing