Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,320 per week in Quincy, IL

Manage a diverse surgical patient population including post-operative total joint replacements, neuro-surgical cases, ostomies, hernia repairs, vascular procedures, and dialysis patients. Work alongside a supportive team that includes LPN support, virtual admission and discharge nurses, CNAs, and respiratory therapy - giving RNs the resources to focus on quality patient care.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Quincy, Illinois, 62301!

Job ID: 895799

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,320.75

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location

Quincy, IL | Inpatient Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Three 12-hour shifts per week beginning at 7:00 PM | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 48-bed inpatient Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit using a primary care nursing model
• Manage a diverse surgical patient population including post-operative total joint replacements, neuro-surgical cases, ostomies, hernia repairs, vascular procedures, and dialysis patients
• 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
• Manage sepsis protocols, urgent OR admissions, and high-volume surgical admissions and discharges in a fast-paced environment
• Complete 4 hours of required computer-based orientation modules prior to start; modules are to be submitted on the first week's timesheet

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Illinois or a compact state
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of surgical nursing experience required
• Total joint replacement experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Local clinicians are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing PCA pumps, reversal agents (e.g., Narcan), and chronic pain protocols
• Familiarity with TPN and lipid administration
• Experience with vascular patients including fem-pop bypass, BKA/AKA, and dialysis catheter care
• Comfort working in a high-volume environment with frequent surgical admissions and discharges

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive team that includes LPN support, virtual admission and discharge nurses, CNAs, and respiratory therapy - giving RNs the resources to focus on quality patient care
• Schedules are posted six weeks in advance, offering visibility and the opportunity to discuss scheduling needs with unit leadership