Temporary Registered Nurse - Telemetry
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AHS Vista LLC
Waukegan, IL, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patient conditions, monitoring cardiac rhythms, and implementing individualized care plans. They must also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and educate patients and families on treatment and discharge needs.
Job Description
Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry
Department: Telemetry
Employment Type: Temporary - 13 weeks (36 hrs/week)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Nurse Manager, Telemetry
Pay: Days $65/hr, Nights $70/hr
Position Summary
Vista Health is seeking a Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) to provide quality nursing care to patients on our Telemetry Unit. The RN is responsible for assessing patient conditions, planning and implementing care, monitoring telemetry rhythms, administering treatments and medications, evaluating outcomes, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and communicate significant findings.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely and accurately.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge needs.
- Respond effectively to emergent situations and changes in patient condition.
- Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and continuing education activities.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
- BSN preferred.
Experience
- 2+ years Telemetry, or related nursing experience preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Illinois RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification within six (6) months of hire.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
Skills
- Rhythm recognition competency required.
- Strong clinical, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Work Environment
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient care activities.
- Daily exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations.
- PPE required as appropriate.
Additional Requirements
- Floating to other nursing units may be required.
- On-call and call-in support may be required based on operational needs.
Why Join Vista Health?
Join a dedicated team committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, and compassionate care. This temporary opportunity offers valuable experience in a collaborative telemetry environment while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Apply today to become part of the Vista Health team.
Vista Health System is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, accessible care to individuals and families throughout Lake County. Through its acute care hospital, outpatient centers, and Vista Physician Group clinics, Vista delivers a comprehensive range of medical services supported by skilled physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
Vista Medical Center East is a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to a full-service Cardiac Catheterization Lab, providing advanced emergency, cardiac, and critical care services close to home. Our specialty services span primary care, women’s health, oncology navigation, pulmonology, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, general surgery, and rehabilitation, ensuring patients receive coordinated and continuous care within our system.
Our goal is to focus on the primary health needs of our community to best serve the individuals and families who rely on us. We operate through a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care model that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and continuity. Primary care providers, specialists, nurses, care navigators, rehabilitation teams, and supportive services work together to coordinate treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, offering guidance and compassionate support from diagnosis through recovery and long-term wellness.
We extend our impact in the community through partnerships that address health and wellness needs, bridge gaps in care, and improve access to essential services. Through coordinated resources, education, and referral pathways, Vista works alongside local organizations to strengthen community health and well-being.
Guided by compassion and a shared commitment to patient well-being, Vista Health System continues to care for our community with dignity, respect, and a consistent focus on healing and support.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Waukegan, Illinois
Vista Health System is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, accessible care to individuals and families throughout Lake County. Through its acute care hospital, outpatient centers, and Vista Physician Group clinics, Vista delivers a comprehensive range of medical services supported by skilled physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
Vista Medical Center East is a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to a full-service Cardiac Catheterization Lab, providing advanced emergency, cardiac, and critical care services close to home. Our specialty services span primary care, women’s health, oncology navigation, pulmonology, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, general surgery, and rehabilitation, ensuring patients receive coordinated and continuous care within our system.
Our goal is to focus on the primary health needs of our community to best serve the individuals and families who rely on us. We operate through a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care model that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and continuity. Primary care providers, specialists, nurses, care navigators, rehabilitation teams, and supportive services work together to coordinate treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, offering guidance and compassionate support from diagnosis through recovery and long-term wellness.
We extend our impact in the community through partnerships that address health and wellness needs, bridge gaps in care, and improve access to essential services. Through coordinated resources, education, and referral pathways, Vista works alongside local organizations to strengthen community health and well-being.
Guided by compassion and a shared commitment to patient well-being, Vista Health System continues to care for our community with dignity, respect, and a consistent focus on healing and support.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Waukegan, Illinois
