Unit Notes:OSF ITEMS OF NOTE:

• Local Rate: Applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles (-$25 to regular and OT bill rates)
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift
• Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours, guaranteed hours will not apply during orientation REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION:
• Last four (4) digits of clinician's SSN
• Clinician's middle initial
• Requested time off
• Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panels Department: Cardio Thoracic | RN

• Beds: 70

• Nurse: Patient Ratios: Days 1:4-5, Nights 1:5-6.
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS recommended.
• Common diagnosis/Types of patients: MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, pretty much any lung surgery - lots of chest tubes, esophagectomy (not fresh from PACU), gen med overflow.
• Experience or 'Must have' skills: EKG interpretation, medication titration; RN licensure, BLS, EKG interpretation, all basic nursing skills.
• Are RN's required to titrate drips: Yes.
• Common titratable &/or set rate drips: We titrate drips mainly Cardizem and heparin.
• Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift: Does the charge nurse take an assignment: 24/7 charge, rarely take patients. House supervisor 24/7.
• Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit Ratios Duties: PCTs Days 1:8-9, Eves 1:9-10, Nights 1: 10-12.
• RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot: Cpap, Bipap if is it is their home regimen, heated high flow only in special circumstances with COVID patients.
• Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit Are RN's required to read their own strips What brand are the tele monitors: Yes, Phillips. Nurses must be able to read and interpret. We have monitor techs.
• Shifts & Scheduling: 12s, 0700-1930 and 1900-0730.
• Weekend Requirements: Every other; Days: Saturday/Sunday. Nights: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.
• Holiday Requirements: Yes, rotation; Holidays are: Days: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day. Nights: Memorial Day Eve, July 3rd, Labor Day Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve.
• Is there Call or a Standby requirement: Not at this time.
• Floating Requirements: Float to other general medical units.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided: Any color, not children/cartoon type prints as we are an adult unit.
• Unit/Department Specific Orientation: Typically 1 shift or part of one - depends on if they have been at an OSF facility previously. Date Entered: 8/5/2025 Cancellation Policy:12 hours per 13 weeks Charting System:EPIC BSN Required:No License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level: Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:12 Required Certifications:BLS (AHA)