Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Job Description

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Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Macomb, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Pay: $34 - $54.40

Job Description:

RN – Med/Surg Acute Unit
Direct Hire | Full-Time | Night Shift

Registered Nurses provide high-quality, compassionate patient care in a collaborative Med/Surg Acute environment. In this 16-bed unit, nurses care for a diverse patient population including medical and post-surgical cases while maintaining a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio to ensure personalized, high-quality care. This role requires strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and a commitment to thorough documentation in a fast-paced setting with frequent admissions and discharges.

Position Overview:

• Permanent, full-time role
• 16-bed Med/Surg Acute unit
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Schedules posted 6 weeks in advance with consideration for traveler preferences
• Nihon Kohden telemetry system (RNs interpret their own strips)

Shift Details:

• Night shift: 7P – 7A
• Weekend rotation: Every other or every third weekend
• Holiday requirements: None mandatory (volunteers appreciated)
• Call requirements: None (volunteer opportunities available)

Unit Features:

• Support Staff: 1 CNA available for assistance
• Team Structure: Clinical care coordinator, charge nurse with patient assignments, and weekend house supervisor support
• Equipment: High-flow oxygen and Vapotherm available; BiPAP and higher respiratory needs transferred to ICU
• Floating: Opportunities to assist as a safety sitter or other supportive roles
• Patient Flow: High turnover with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the day

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate care for patients with conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, cellulitis, and congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Care for post-surgical patients including colon resections and orthopedic procedures (total hips and knees)
• Monitor cardiac rhythms using telemetry and interpret rhythm strips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
• Assist with outpatient infusions as needed (experience preferred)
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation to support quality care standards

Orientation & Training:

• Comprehensive first-week orientation, including:
  • HR onboarding
  • Infection control training
  • Equipment training
  • Hands-on experience with a preceptor

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure
• 2–5 years of nursing experience, preferably in an acute or rural hospital setting
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Telemetry monitoring experience preferred

Dress Code:

• Pewter scrub tops
• Black pants and shoes
• Colored tops permitted if layered with a pewter outer garment

Why This Opportunity:

• Lower patient ratios allowing for more personalized patient care
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership and coordination
• Opportunities to expand skills across medical and surgical patient populations
• Structured orientation and training for a smooth onboarding experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Career advancement opportunities

Work Location: In person

Medical Solutions Direct Hire Job ID #1064151.

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. xywuqvp We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.