Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Quincy, IL
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Med/Surg Telemetry at a leading acute care hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Join our healthcare team and provide exceptional clinical support to a diverse patient population in a modern inpatient surgical setting. Quincy, IL, is renowned for its scenic Mississippi River views, historic architecture, and vibrant Midwest community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Quincy, IL 62301 (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Facility Setting: Inpatient Surgical, Med/Surg Telemetry (3rd floor, 48 beds across two buildings)
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7pm–7am), every other weekend required
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/1/2025 – End: 12/31/2025)
• Dress Code: Black scrubs
• EMR System: Allscripts - Sunrise
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1990–$2130

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois or compact state
• At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience with a surgical background
• Proficiency in total joint procedures, PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), sepsis management, TPN/Lipids, and narcotic administration
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips using Draeger monitors
• Experience in primary care nursing models and working with virtual admission/discharge nurses

RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to post-surgical and telemetry patients, including neuro, orthopedic, and abdominal surgery cases
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 on night shifts, supported by LPNs and CNAs
• Titrate heparin drips according to protocol
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including Respiratory Therapists (RTs) for CPAP/Bipap management
• Float to similar Med/Surg units as needed (no patient load when floated to higher acuity units)
• Participate in holiday and weekend rotations as part of the nursing team
• Complete unit-specific orientation and ongoing clinical training

Experience the best of Quincy, IL—a welcoming Midwest city on the Mississippi River, perfect for travel nurses seeking Illinois healthcare jobs with a balance of professional growth and quality of life. Enjoy local parks, cultural events, and outdoor recreation while making a difference in patient care.

Apply now to join our Med/Surg Telemetry nursing team in Quincy, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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