Staff RN - Telemetry Unit

Overview

Come Join Our Telemetry Team as a PRN at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee!

Per Diem- Variable

Join the dedicated Telemetry team at St. Mary Hospital, where you’ll care for a diverse patient population with a focus on cardiac monitoring and stroke recovery. This is a great opportunity for both experienced RNs and new graduates eager to explore a high-acuity specialty in a supportive hospital setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings
• Perform routine RN duties including assessments, bedside dialysis, and medication administration
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and improve outcomes

Why Our Team?

• Family-oriented community hospital with strong teamwork at its core
• Long-tenured RNs and leadership dedicated to mentoring and growth
• Great environment for new grads to gain hands-on experience and develop leadership skills

• Department: Telemetry

• Schedule : Per Diem Variable - 12-hour shifts. Must work 4 shifts every 4 weeks. with rotating weekends & holidays.

• Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital

• Location: Kankakee, IL 60901

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Med/Surg/Telemetry Unit. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

5. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.

6. Ventilator Management experience preferred.

7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $43.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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