Med Surg/Telemetry Float RN
Quincy, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level II Trauma facility in Illinois, requiring Epic EMR experience and a background in surgical and total joint care.

Details

• Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit (3rd floor) within an acute care, Level II Trauma hospital setting
• 48-bed unit spread across two buildings
• Patient population includes post-surgical cases such as laminectomies, cervical fusions, joint replacements (total hips/knees), ostomies, hernia repairs, fem pop bypass, BKA/AKA, as well as patients requiring TPN/lipids, PICC lines, PCA pumps, epidurals, dialysis, sepsis management, and chronic pain/narcotic management
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-6 on days and 1:5-6 on nights; LPNs, virtual admission/discharge nurses, and CNAs are available to support the team
• Primary care nursing model is frequently used — comfort with this model is required
• RNs are required to interpret their own telemetry strips; telemetry monitor techs are also on the unit (Draeger monitors)
• RNs titrate Heparin drips per protocol
• Respiratory therapy manages CPAP (home unit), Airvo, and BiPAP equipment on the unit
• Charting is done in Epic EMR — experience is required as the facility is undergoing an Epic conversion in Q2 2026
• Three 12-hour day shifts per week (7:00 AM start)
• Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Every other weekend required (both Saturday and Sunday)
• Holidays are shared in rotation with core staff
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Float to like units only; if floated to a higher-acuity unit, the role would be in a support capacity without a patient load
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Surgical nursing experience required, including total joint (hip/knee replacement) experience
• Experience with PCA pumps, reversal agents (e.g., Narcan), sepsis management, TPN/Lipids, and narcotic administration required
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit with heavy patient loads; can receive 8–12 surgical admissions per day in addition to active discharges
• Charge nurses on days are typically facility staff and take a reduced assignment to assist the team; on nights, the house supervisor may fill this role
• CNAs are available on the unit, though they may be pulled for sitter duties — night shift tends to have greater CNA support needs
• Orientation consists of one 12-hour shift on the hired shift and unit; the first day may run 12–14 hours to complete competencies, computer-based modules, and general orientation
• 4 hours of billable computer modules must be completed by 7:00 AM on the Friday prior to start; modules are available Monday–Tuesday of the week prior to start
• Black scrubs required
• Local candidates are accepted for this position