Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Evanston, Illinois
- Eligibility
- Neuro/StrokeNeurologyCardiology
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour nights
- Unit and setting
- Tele · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseActive Registered Nurse license
- Term
- Travel
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Registered Nurse license
- Certification
- All required certifications and EKG documentation must be submitted with the application
- Certification
- Credentials due Thursday prior to start date Preferred: Credentials due Thursday prior to start date
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent Stroke/Neuro nursing experience
- Also asks
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Also asks
- Passing EKG competency test
Preferred
- Experience
- 3 years of Stroke/Neuro nursing experience Preferred: 3 years of Stroke/Neuro nursing experience
- Experience
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred Preferred: Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Also asks
- Strong neurological assessment and telemetry interpretation skills Preferred: Strong neurological assessment and telemetry interpretation skills
- Also asks
- Technology & Equipment Preferred: Technology & Equipment
- Also asks
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Preferred: Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Also asks
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring Preferred: Cardiac telemetry monitoring
- Also asks
- Neurological monitoring equipment Preferred: Neurological monitoring equipment
- Also asks
- Stroke assessment tools Preferred: Stroke assessment tools
- Also asks
- Scheduling & Expectations Preferred: Scheduling & Expectations
- Also asks
- 12-hour night shifts Preferred: 12-hour night shifts
- Also asks
- Every other weekend required Preferred: Every other weekend required
- Also asks
- No on-call responsibilities Preferred: No on-call responsibilities
- Also asks
- Holiday coverage as needed Preferred: Holiday coverage as needed
- Also asks
- Float assignments may be communicated up to 2 hours before the scheduled shift Preferred: Float assignments may be communicated up to 2 hours before the scheduled shift
- Also asks
- Travelers are first to float to like units and other NorthShore facilities based on staffing needs Preferred: Travelers are first to float to like units and other NorthShore facilities based on staffing needs
- Also asks
- Biweekly payroll Preferred: Biweekly payroll
- Also asks
- Why Join MedOp Solutions Preferred: Why Join MedOp Solutions
- Also asks
- About MedOp Solutions Preferred: About MedOp Solutions
- Also asks
- MedOp Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions—including temporary placements, temp-to-hire opportunities, consulting, and direct hire services—we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.
- Also asks
- With a strong nationwide presence and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, MedOp Solutions exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.
- Also asks
- MedOp Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
- Also asks
- We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at HR@medopsolutions.com.
- Also asks
- #INDHP Preferred: #INDHP
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Illinois travel rolesIllinois travel postings that state pay run $45/hr to $67/hr, the middle half $50/hr to $63/hr, across 148 postings.
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
- Competitive compensation
- Personalized recruiter support
The role and schedule
- Floating
- Floats to other units
- Charting
- Epic
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- On call
- No call
The workplace
You would be looking at MedOp Solutions in Evanston, Illinois. The posting on hand lists $50 an hour, flat—no higher or lower figure in that sample. Charting runs on Epic. Evanston sits on the lake just north of Chicago. People…
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Registered Nurse – Neuro/Stroke Unit
- Location: Illinois
- Facility: NorthShore Hospitals (Float Assignment as Needed)
- Department: Neuro/Stroke
- Type: Travel Contract
- Pay Rate: $50
- Start Date: Within 2 Weeks of Offer
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Shift: 12-Hour Nights
- Weekend Rotation: Every Other Weekend
- On-Call: None
About the Role
MedOp Solutions is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a travel assignment on a specialized Neuro/Stroke Unit. This opportunity is ideal for a nurse with strong stroke and neuroscience experience who is passionate about delivering evidence-based care to patients with acute neurological conditions.
The ideal candidate will have recent experience caring for stroke and neuro patients, possess excellent neurological assessment skills, and be comfortable floating to like units across NorthShore facilities when needed.
- Facility Overview
- Comprehensive neuroscience services
- Collaborative multidisciplinary care teams
- Advanced stroke care protocols
- EPIC electronic medical record environment
- Unit Information
- Specialized Neuro/Stroke Unit
- High-acuity neurological patient population
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
- Floating to like units and other NorthShore facilities as needed
- Patient Population
- Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients
- Neurological disorders
- Seizure disorders
- Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
- Neurovascular patients
- Patients requiring frequent neurological assessments
- Post-neurosurgical patients (based on unit needs)
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to acute neurological and stroke patients Perform detailed neurological assessments and NIH Stroke Scale evaluations Monitor for changes in neurological status and respond appropriately Interpret cardiac rhythms and recognize changes requiring intervention Administer medications, IV therapies, and stroke-specific treatments Collaborate with neurologists, hospitalists, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members Educate patients and families on stroke prevention, recovery, and discharge planning Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care while maintaining quality and patient safety standards Qualifications Required Active Registered Nurse license Minimum 2 years of recent Stroke/Neuro nursing experience Current
certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Passing EKG competency test All required certifications and EKG documentation must be submitted with the application Preferred 3 years of Stroke/Neuro nursing experience Strong neurological assessment and telemetry interpretation skills Previous travel nursing experience preferred Technology & Equipment Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Cardiac telemetry monitoring Neurological monitoring equipment Stroke assessment tools Scheduling & Expectations 12-hour night shifts Every other weekend required No on-call responsibilities Holiday coverage as needed Float assignments may be communicated up to 2 hours before the scheduled shift Travelers are first to float to like units and other NorthShore facilities based on staffing needs Credentials due Thursday prior to start date Biweekly payroll Why Join MedOp Solutions
This Neuro/Stroke assignment offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced neuroscience professionals while caring for patients with complex neurological conditions in a leading healthcare system. You'll expand your expertise in acute stroke care, neurological assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration while enjoying competitive compensation and personalized recruiter support from MedOp Solutions.
About MedOp Solutions
MedOp Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions—including temporary placements, temp-to-hire opportunities, consulting, and direct hire services—we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.
With a strong nationwide presence and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, MedOp Solutions exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.
MedOp Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at HR@medopsolutions.com.
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What's around it?
Evanston, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,762/mo
- Household income
- $96,434/yr, all local households, not nurse pay