Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,326 per week in Quincy, IL

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Med Surg/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - EPIC experience - Total joint experience - Understanding of PCA pumps and reversal drugs - Experience with TPN/Lipids - Surgical experience required Description: The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with heavy patient loads. Common diagnoses include laminectomy, cervical fusion, hernia repair, joint replacements, and chronic pain management.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Med Surg/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - EPIC experience - Total joint experience - Understanding of PCA pumps and reversal drugs - Experience with TPN/Lipids - Surgical experience required Description: The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with heavy patient loads. You will be responsible for managing various surgical patients, including those with neuro conditions. Common diagnoses include laminectomy, cervical fusion, hernia repair, joint replacements, and chronic pain management. The nurse-patient ratio is 1:4-6 on nights. There are virtual admission and discharge nurses to assist with workflow. You must be adaptable to the primary care nursing model. Experience with titratable drips and understanding of sepsis management is necessary. Respiratory therapy equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP will be utilized. Shifts consist of three 12-hour blocks starting at 7 PM. Weekend and holiday work is required as part of the schedule rotation. The nursing team provides care in an acute setting. Expect a high patient turnover with 8-12 surgical admits and discharges daily. Nurse aides are available but may be reassigned as sitters when needed. Regular communication with charge nurses and house supervisors is essential for team support.