Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Freeport, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Freeport, IL
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Freeport, Illinois, 61032!

Job ID: 898972

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Location


Freeport, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holiday Rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across a combined Medical-Surgical unit environment, with staff working interchangeably across three units totaling approximately 56 beds
• Manage common diagnoses including post-operative (general, orthopedic, podiatry), CHF, COPD, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cellulitis, and wound care (surgical drains, wound vacs, CBI)
• Monitor patients on telemetry; telemetry is centrally monitored by a monitor tech - RNs are not required to read tele independently
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy for management of BiPAP, High Flow, and Vapotherm equipment
• Float as needed to ICU or Telemetry units to accommodate Medical-Surgical overflow, within scope of practice
• Maintain BLS certification and adhere to all unit-specific protocols and safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Ability to work night shifts and participate in every-other-weekend and holiday rotation schedules
• Willingness and ability to float to ICU or Telemetry units within scope of practice

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Post-operative recovery experience strongly preferred
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis (training available on-site)
• Experience with telemetry monitoring as a bonus

Why Join Us

• Structured onboarding includes two 12-hour orientation shifts with dedicated preceptor support to set you up for success
• Supportive unit environment with CNA assistance, a non-patient-carrying house supervisor available 24/7, and respiratory therapy managing all RT equipment

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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