Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Peoria, IL - Now Hiring

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Cardio Thoracic

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-hour shifts (0700–1930) | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients on a 70-bed Cardio Thoracic unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5 on days
• Manage and care for patients with diagnoses including MI, CHF, atrial fibrillation, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries with chest tubes, and esophagectomy
• Titrate drips including Cardizem and heparin as required
• Interpret EKG rhythms independently; collaborate with monitor techs who use Philips telemetry monitoring systems
• Manage respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP (home regimen patients), and heated high flow oxygen in applicable circumstances
• Float to other general medical units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation and medication titration
• All core/basic nursing skills required
• Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification recommended
• Prior experience in telemetry, cardiac, or thoracic nursing
• Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring systems
• Previous experience at this health system (may affect orientation length)

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with 24/7 charge nurse coverage, house supervisor support, and patient care tech assistance on every shift
• Benefit from a structured call-off policy that provides flexibility without financial penalty

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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