Manage a diverse surgical patient population including total joint replacements, neuro-surgical cases, ostomies, hernia repairs, vascular procedures, and sepsis. Why Join Us Supportive unit structure with charge nurse coverage, monitor techs, virtual nursing support, and ancillary staff to assist with patient care demands.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Quincy, IL
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Quincy, IL | Inpatient Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-hour shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced 48-bed inpatient Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit under a primary care nursing model
Manage a diverse surgical patient population including total joint replacements, neuro-surgical cases, ostomies, hernia repairs, vascular procedures, and sepsis
Administer and monitor TPN, lipids, IV antibiotics, PCA pumps, narcotic medications, and epidurals; titrate heparin drips per protocol
Interpret telemetry strips independently; unit utilizes Draeger telemetry monitors with monitor tech support
Collaborate with LPNs, CNAs, virtual admission/discharge nurses, and respiratory therapy to support patient flow and care delivery
Float to like units as needed; if floated to higher-acuity areas, role would function in a support capacity without a patient assignment
Required Qualifications
Active RN license valid in Illinois
BLS certification required
NIHSS certification required
Minimum 1 year of surgical nursing experience required
Total joint replacement experience required
EPIC EMR experience required; facility is undergoing an EPIC conversion in Q2 2026
Proficiency with PCA pumps, reversal agents (e.g., Narcan), sepsis management protocols, and TPN/lipid administration
Local clinicians are welcome to apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with heparin drip titration per protocol
Familiarity with vascular surgical patients including fem-pop bypass, BKA/AKA, and dialysis catheter care
Comfort working in a high-volume environment with up to 8–12 surgical admissions per day alongside concurrent discharges
Experience with CPAP, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen equipment in a med-surg setting
Why Join Us
Supportive unit structure with charge nurse coverage, monitor techs, virtual nursing support, and ancillary staff to assist with patient care demands
Schedules are posted six weeks in advance with every-other-weekend requirements, providing reasonable predictability for work-life planning