TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Dixon, Illinois, 61021!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
Location
Dixon, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Full-Time | Permanent | Night Shift (7P–7A) | Onsite | Every other weekend and holiday required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit managing common diagnoses including NSTEMI, COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, and AKI
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 (up to 1:6), working alongside PCTs assigned at a 1:8 ratio
- Monitor telemetry throughout the shift, reviewing and signing off on strips read by monitoring technicians
- Serve in or support charge nurse and house supervisor roles as applicable
- Float to ICU, ER, or behavioral health unit if experience level qualifies; otherwise floating remains within Med Surg
- Complete department-specific orientation using a provided binder and structured onboarding shift
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and strip sign-off
- Background in ICU, ER, or behavioral health settings for potential float opportunities
- Familiarity with high-acuity diagnoses such as NSTEMI, sepsis, and AKI
Why Join Us
- Permanent placement opportunity offering stability with a structured unit environment and supportive staffing model
- Predictable scheduling with every-other weekend and holiday rotation and rare low-census situations with no on-call requirement