Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,431 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,431 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Quincy, Illinois |
About this job
Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/22/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Med Surg/Telemetry 2 years exp required
Must-Have Experience / Skills
- Minimum 1 year surgical experience required
- Total joint experience required
- Familiarity with:
- PCA pumps
- Narcotics & reversal agents (e.g., Narcan)
- Sepsis management
- TPN & lipids
Shift Notes
12 hr Nights
Unit
Med Surg/Telemetry
Unit Type
Med Surg (Medical Surgical)
Unit: Med Surg / Tele – Inpatient Surgical (3rd Floor)
Beds: 48 (two buildings)
Nurse:Patient Ratios
- Days/Nights: 1:4–6
- LPNs available
- Virtual admission & discharge nurses support
- Primary care nursing model frequently used (must be comfortable with this)
Required Certifications
- BLS
- NIHSS
Common Diagnoses / Patient Types
- Neuro: laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI
- General surgery: ostomies, hernia repair
- Orthopedics: total hips/knees
- Vascular: fem-pop bypass, BKA, AKA
- Other: PICC, TPN, lipids, dialysis catheter insertions (dialysis also on 3rd floor)
- Medical: DM, sepsis, chronic pain (narcotics), IV antibiotics
- Post-op: PCA, some epidurals, urgent OR cases
Drips
- Heparin titration required
- Other titratable drips per protocol
Telemetry
- Tele monitor tech available
- RNs required to interpret strips
- Monitor system: Draeger
Charge Nurse / House Supervisor
- Day shift: charge is usually a staff RN (Blessing staff)
- Nights: charge may function as house supervisor at times
- Charge takes reduced assignment to assist unit
Nurse Aides
- Yes, CNA support available
- CNAs may be pulled as sitters
- Higher CNA availability on nights
Respiratory / Equipment
- CPAP (home units)
- Airvo possible
- BiPAP occasionally (stays on unit)
- RT manages respiratory equipment
Shifts & Scheduling
- 3 × 12-hour shifts (starts at 7)
- No guaranteed block scheduling
- Schedule released 6 weeks in advance
Weekend Requirements
- Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)
Holiday Requirements
- Rotational holiday coverage with core staff
Call / Standby
- None
Floating
- Float to similar units only
- If floated to higher acuity: functions as help/resource, no patient assignment
Scrubs / Dress Code
- Black scrubs
Orientation
- First day: 12–14 hours (modules + general orientation)
- Additional: 1 × 12-hour shift on unit with preceptor
About Talent4Health
A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.
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