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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Galesburg, Illinois, 61401!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Galesburg, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit with a night shift patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Manage and monitor patients with common diagnoses including COPD, sepsis, CVA, COVID, pneumonia, and post-surgical cases (hips, knees, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, bowel resections)
• Administer and monitor IV drip therapies; most common drips on the unit include Lasix and Heparin
• Care for telemetry patients in coordination with a central monitor technician, with strip visualization available on the floor
• Care for patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen support (no ventilator patients on this unit)
• Collaborate with in-house hospitalists, APN night coverage, eHospitalist, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), and pharmacy support; may float to other floors based on demonstrated competency

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Ability to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays as scheduled
• Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior Medical Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and common Med-Surg drip management
• Familiarity with post-surgical patient populations and respiratory support modalities (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow)

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling options are available with block scheduling accommodated where possible, offering some flexibility within the contract structure
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy support, charge nurse availability, and robust clinical resources including eHospitalist and ePharmacist coverage provide a well-supported care environment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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