Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Quincy, IL
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2406.40

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg/Tele

Job Details:

• 12-hour day shifts starting at 7:00 AM
• 3 shifts per week schedule with no guaranteed block scheduling; schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance
• Every other weekend required, including both Saturday and Sunday
• Holiday rotation shared with core staff
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6 on nights; 1:5-6 with LPNs available; virtual admission and discharge nurses available to assist
• Primary care nursing model is frequently used - must be comfortable with this model
• Float to like units only; if floated to higher acuity unit, will serve as a helper and not carry a full patient load
• 48-bed unit across two buildings (Med Surg/Tele - Inpatient Surgical, 3rd floor)
• Common diagnoses include neuro cases (laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI), belly surgery (ostomies, hernia repair), joint replacements (total hips/knees), fem pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions, BKA/AKA, DM, sepsis, and urgent OR cases
• Must have total joint experience
• Experience required with PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), sepsis management, TPN/Lipids, and narcotic usage
• Must be able to titrate Heparin drips per protocol
• RNs are required to interpret their own telemetry strips; Draeger tele monitors used; tele monitor tech available
• RT manages CPAP (home unit), Airvo, and BiPap equipment
• Charting system: EPIC; EPIC experience required
• Scrub color: Black
• Minimum 1 year of surgical nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• BSN not required
• 4 hours of billable computer modules required; completed Monday-Tuesday of the week prior to start and must be accessible by 7:00 AM the Friday before start date
• Cancellation policy: 3 shifts per 13-week or longer contract; 2 shifts per 12-week or shorter contract

Facility:

This acute care facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center offering a wide range of inpatient surgical and medical services. The unit is fast-paced with a high volume of surgical admissions, receiving 8-12 surgery admissions per day in addition to discharging patients. The facility supports a comprehensive care team including nurse aides, monitor techs, respiratory therapists, and virtual nursing support to assist with admissions and discharges.

Location:

Accepts local clinicians - location details not specified.
This position welcomes local clinicians, offering the opportunity to work close to home while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and high-acuity inpatient surgical environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.