Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry
Quincy, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Med Surg/Telemetry) - Illinois

Location

• City: Quincy, Illinois

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit/Department

• Med Surg/Telemetry Float Nurse
• Inpatient Surgical Unit (3rd floor)
• 48 beds across two buildings
• Primary care nursing model frequently used

Shift Details

• 3 shifts of 12 hours each, starting at 7 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday rotation with core staff
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating to like units only; if floated to higher acuity, work as help-all without patient load

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Neuro surgeries: laminectomy, cervical fusion
• Orthopedic: total joint replacements (hips/knees)
• Abdominal surgeries: ostomies, hernia repair
• Vascular: fem-pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions, BKA, AKA
• Other: PICC lines, TPN, lipids, dialysis, PCA, epidurals, IV antibiotics, chronic pain management (narcotics), sepsis, urgent OR cases

Nurse to Patient Ratios

• Day: 1:4-6
• Night: 1:5-6 with LPNs available
• Tele monitor tech present; RNs interpret strips (Draeger monitors)
• Nurse aides available but may be pulled for sitter duties, especially at night

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 1 year surgical nursing experience required
• Must have total joint replacement experience
• Experience with PCA pumps, narcotic reversal drugs (Narcan), sepsis management
• Experience with TPN and lipids
• Comfortable titrating heparin drips per protocol
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips

Equipment and Technology

• EPIC electronic health record experience required (unit converting to EPIC in Q2 2026)
• CPAP and possibly Airvo on unit (managed by RT)
• Occasional Bipap use (managed by RT)

Orientation

• 1 shift (12 hours) on unit of hire
• First day includes 12-14 hours for competencies, computer-based modules, and general orientation

Additional Notes

• Fast-paced environment with heavy patient acuity
• Can admit 8-12 surgical patients per day plus discharges
• Black scrubs required (scrubs provided)
• Must be "Quick Start Ready"
• Accepts local clinicians

Required Licensure

• Current RN license valid in Illinois

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified or required