Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cardiology, Congestive Heart Failure, Electrocardiogram, Healthcare, Heparin, Identify Issues, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Management, Pacemaker, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Titration
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Cardio Thoracic
LocationPeoria, IL
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (0700–1930) | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 70-bed Cardio Thoracic unit managing diagnoses including MI, CHF, atrial fibrillation, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries with chest tubes, and esophagectomy cases
- Perform continuous EKG interpretation and monitor telemetry using Philips monitoring systems, in coordination with on-unit monitor technicians
- Titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin per unit protocols
- Manage patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP (home regimen), and heated high-flow oxygen in applicable circumstances
- Float to other general medical units as needed
- Collaborate with 24/7 charge nurses, house supervisors, and patient care technicians to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios (Days 1:4–5)
Required Qualifications- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- Current BLS certification
- Proficiency in EKG interpretation
- Experience with medication titration and drip management
- Competency in all fundamental nursing skills applicable to an adult medical-surgical/telemetry setting
- Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
Preferred Experience / Skills- Current ACLS certification (recommended)
- Prior experience in a telemetry, cardiac, or cardio thoracic nursing environment
- Familiarity with chest tube management and post-surgical cardiac or thoracic patient populations
Why Join Us- Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 charge nurse coverage, house supervisor availability, and dedicated monitor technicians on every shift
- Gain experience with a diverse and complex cardiac and thoracic patient population in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment