Registered Nurse - Telemetry
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
Kankakee, Illinois
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is a community hospital.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Nov 2 · Applications close Nov 2, 2027
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Tele
- License
- RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Certification
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Certification
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Experience
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Also asks
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.After hire · within 30 days
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Experience
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Experience
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $5,000
The workplace
You would be applying to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, a community hospital serving Kankakee and the towns around it. In 2026 Forbes listed it among the country’s Top Hospitals and as the only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County…
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
Original listing
Posted on St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee’s careers page.
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Bonus Amount 5,000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Department: Telemetry
Schedule
Part Time, Days, 7:00am-7:30pm Facility: St. Mary's Hospital Location: 500 W Court St, Kankakee, Illinois 60901 Compensation Range: $35.35 to $53.58 $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Why Join Olympia Fields? Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.
Interview Process
Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds One interview with quick decision‑making Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly! 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
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Pay Transparency St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. 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.
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: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status Part Time 60 Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
What's around it?
Kankakee, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,023/mo
- Household income
- $47,514/yr, all local households, not nurse pay