Med Surg Telemetry RN
Quincy, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Med Surg Float RN for a 13-week contract in a busy inpatient surgical unit. The unit primarily cares for patients on Med Surg/Telemetry with a focus on surgical cases.

Unit Details

• Unit: Med Surg/Telemetry, Inpatient Surgical (3rd floor)
• Beds: 48 (across two buildings)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-6
  • Nights: 1:5-6 with LPN support and virtual admission/discharge nurses
• Primary care nursing model frequently used
• Tele monitor tech present; RNs interpret strips (Draeger monitors)
• Nurse aides available but may be pulled for sitter duties, especially nights
• Respiratory Therapy manages CPAP, BiPAP occasionally on unit

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (AHA)
• NIHSS
• EPIC experience required (conversion planned for Q2 2026)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year surgical nursing experience required
• Must have total joint replacement experience (hips/knees)
• Experience with:

  • PCA pumps
  • Reversal drugs (Narcan)
  • Sepsis management
  • TPN and lipids administration
  • Narcotic usage
• RN required to titrate heparin drips per protocol

Common Patient Diagnoses & Procedures

• Neuro surgeries: laminectomy, cervical fusion
• Orthopedic surgeries: total joint replacements (hips/knees)
• Abdominal surgeries: ostomies, hernia repair
• Vascular procedures: fem-pop bypass
• Dialysis catheter insertions (dialysis unit located on same floor)
• Amputations: BKA, AKA
• Management of PCA, epidurals, IV antibiotics, chronic pain, sepsis, urgent OR admits

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts: 3x 12-hour shifts starting at 7 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday rotation with core staff
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating: float only to like units; if floated to higher acuity, work as support without patient load
• Orientation: 1-12 hour shift on unit of hire plus a 12-14 hour first day for orientation and computer modules
• Dress code: black scrubs

Additional Notes

• Fast-paced environment with heavy patient load
• Can admit 8-12 surgical patients per day plus discharges
• Night shifts are 12 hours
• Block scheduling not guaranteed but schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year surgical nursing experience (Med Surg/Telemetry focus)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications
• EPIC electronic health record experience

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position.