Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Galesburg, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Galesburg, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Galesburg, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit managing a patient ratio of 1:4–6 on day shift
• Care for patients with diagnoses including COPD, Sepsis, CVA, COVID, Pneumonia, and post-surgical conditions such as hip/knee procedures, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and bowel resections
• Monitor and respond to telemetry events as communicated by central monitor technicians; manage patients on Lasix and Heparin drips
• Care for patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy (no ventilator patients on unit)
• Collaborate with hospitalists, APNs, eHospitalists, Respiratory Therapy (available 24/7), and pharmacy support to coordinate patient care
• Float to other units as needed based on competency, assuming a full patient assignment when floating

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or confirmed application in process
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to pass a drug screen; must comply with a drug-free workplace policy
• Proficiency or ability to quickly learn Epic EMR
• Willingness to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays as scheduled

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical Surgical setting with familiarity managing telemetry patients
• Experience with common Med-Surg drips including Heparin and Lasix
• Familiarity with BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen patient management

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with charge nurse coverage, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, and robust hospitalist and APN in-house support
• Self-scheduling options available with block scheduling accommodated when possible