First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Danville, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – MedTele 4East
Department: MedTele 4East
Facility: OSF
Unit Capacity: 28 private rooms; may expand to 36 beds through double occupancy
Shift: 12-Hour Shifts
Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Required Certification: BLS
Charting/Monitoring: SpaceLab Telemetry
Position Overview
OSF is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the MedTele 4East team. This unit provides care for adult medical and telemetry patients with a variety of complex medical conditions, including CHF, heart failure, diabetes, end-of-life care, and other general medical diagnoses.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced medical-telemetry environment, monitoring cardiac rhythms, managing a diverse patient population, and collaborating effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
Unit & Patient Care
- 28 single-occupancy rooms, with the potential to expand to 36 beds.
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratios:
- Common patient populations include:
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Heart failure
- Diabetes
- General medical conditions
- Telemetry patients
- End-of-life / comfort-focused care
- No titratable IV drips are managed on the unit.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to medical-telemetry patients.
- Perform ongoing cardiac and clinical assessments.
- Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythm.
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, respiratory therapy, nursing support staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provide compassionate care to patients requiring end-of-life support.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow OSF standards for patient safety and quality of care.
Telemetry & Respiratory Support
- 24/7 Telemetry Monitoring is available.
- Nurses are responsible for monitoring and observing telemetry.
- SpaceLab is the telemetry monitoring system.
- No mechanical ventilators on the unit.
- CPAP and BiPAP are available; Respiratory Therapy monitors these devices.
- RNs are not required to independently manage respiratory equipment beyond appropriate clinical monitoring/troubleshooting.
Staffing & Support
- A Charge Nurse is available 24/7.
- Charge Nurses may take a patient assignment depending on staffing levels and census.
- Nurse Aides/PCTs are available based on staffing and census.
- The goal is approximately 1 PCT to 10 patients when staffing permits.
Schedule
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
- Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Weekend Rotation
Day Shift:
Night Shift:
- Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
Holiday Requirement
Travel RNs are required to work every other holiday.
Day Shift Holidays:
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year's Day
Night Shift Holidays:
- Memorial Day Eve
- July 3rd
- Labor Day Eve
- Thanksgiving Eve
- Christmas Eve
- New Year's Eve
Call/Standby: None
Floating Requirements
Travelers may float based on staffing and operational needs to:
- 4West – Med-Surg
- Occasionally ICU for general overflow patients
Orientation
- Standard unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts
- The unit may consider extending orientation to 3 shifts based on the nurse's experience and needs.
Dress Code
OSF Traveler Requirements & Important Information
Local Rate Policy
- Clinicians whose permanent address is within 50 miles of the facility are considered local.
- Local rates are reduced by $25 from the regular and OT bill rates.
Call-Off Policy
- OSF permits the equivalent of 12 hours of call-off per 13-week assignment without penalty or requiring payment for the missed shift.
Orientation
- 12 hours of orientation are non-billable.
- Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation.
Submission Requirements
The following information is required at the time of submission:
- Last four digits of the clinician's SSN
- Clinician's middle initial
- All requested time off (RTO)
- Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the license application process has been initiated
Drug-Free Campus
OSF is a Drug-Free Campus. All candidates must understand and comply with OSF's drug-screening requirements and successfully produce a negative drug screen for all required panels.
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About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus