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

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2406.40

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg/Tele

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts starting at 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required, covering both Saturday and Sunday
• Holiday rotation shared with core staff
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 nights; LPNs available with virtual admission and discharge nurses to assist
• Primary care nursing model frequently used - must be comfortable with this model
• Float to like units only; if floated to higher acuity, will work as a helper and not carry a patient load
• Scrub color required: black
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• EPIC experience required
• Must have total joint experience including total hips and knees
• Must have understanding of PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), and sepsis management
• Experience with TPN/Lipids and narcotic usage required
• Minimum 1 year of surgical experience required
• Must be able to interpret telemetry strips; Draeger telemetry monitors used
• Required to titrate Heparin drips per protocol
• Common diagnoses include neuro cases (laminectomy, cervical fusion), ostomies, hernia repair, joint replacements, fem pop bypass, dialysis, BKA/AKA, sepsis, and urgent OR cases
• RT manages CPAP, Airvo, and BiPAP equipment on unit
• Scheduling is done 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Cancellation policy: 3 shifts per 13-week or longer contract; 2 shifts per 12-week or shorter contract
• Fast-paced environment with 8-12 surgical admissions per day possible

Facility:

This acute care facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center operating a 48-bed Med Surg/Telemetry inpatient surgical unit across two buildings. The unit specializes in post-surgical care and complex medical cases, supported by telemetry monitoring technicians, nurse aides, and respiratory therapy staff. The facility is currently undergoing an EPIC system conversion and maintains a strong focus on collaborative, high-quality patient care.

Location:

The specific city and state were not provided in the job description. Please refer to the facility details for location information.

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.