Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry | Quincy, Illinois

Join a fast-paced Med-Surg Tele RN travel job in Quincy, Illinois , where you’ll care for a diverse surgical and telemetry patient population in a supportive acute-care setting. Enjoy working in the welcoming Quincy, Illinois area (62301), known for its friendly community and comfortable small-city atmosphere.

Overview

This is a 13-week travel nursing opportunity on a busy medical-surgical telemetry unit with 36 guaranteed hours per week. The schedule is primarily 12-hour day shifts, with every-other-weekend expectations and a rotating holiday schedule. Nurses should be comfortable in a high-acuity, fast-moving environment and ready to support surgical and telemetry patients with confidence.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Quincy, Illinois
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Shift Pattern: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,090 - $2,200
• Charting System: EPIC
• Care Setting: Acute care hospital
• Float Requirement: Float to like units only; higher-acuity floats would function as help without a patient assignment
• Orientation: Unit orientation provided on the first shift

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of nursing experience, with medical-surgical and/or surgical experience required
• EPIC experience required
• Current BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Experience with total joint patients preferred
• Comfort with telemetry interpretation and reading strips independently
• Experience managing heparin drips and protocol-based titration
• Strong familiarity with PCA pumps , reversal agents, TPN/lipids , narcotic use, and sepsis management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with heavy patient volume
• Ability to work rotating holidays and every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients in an acute-care setting
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions using EPIC EMR
• Interpret telemetry strips and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Administer medications and manage therapies including heparin drips per protocol
• Care for a variety of post-op and medical-surgical patients, including orthopedic, neuro, vascular, and abdominal cases
• Support patients with PCA pumps, TPN, lipids, IV antibiotics, and related treatments
• Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, tele techs, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver quality patient care
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and rapid changes in patient census
• Maintain a team-oriented approach while prioritizing patient safety, efficiency, and clinical excellence

Apply now to join this rewarding Quincy, IL nursing job and advance your career in travel RN jobs , medical-surgical nursing , and telemetry nursing today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.