Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Freeport, IL

Manage common diagnoses including post-operative (general, orthopedic, podiatry), CHF, COPD, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cellulitis, and wound care (surgical drains, wound vacs, CBI). Provide direct patient care across a combined Medical-Surgical unit environment, with staff working interchangeably across three units totaling approximately 56 beds.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Freeport, Illinois, 61032!

Job ID: 898972
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
Location

Freeport, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holiday Rotation
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across a combined Medical-Surgical unit environment, with staff working interchangeably across three units totaling approximately 56 beds
• Manage common diagnoses including post-operative (general, orthopedic, podiatry), CHF, COPD, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cellulitis, and wound care (surgical drains, wound vacs, CBI)
• Monitor patients on telemetry; telemetry is centrally monitored by a monitor tech - RNs are not required to read tele independently
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy for management of BiPAP, High Flow, and Vapotherm equipment
• Float as needed to ICU or Telemetry units to accommodate Medical-Surgical overflow, within scope of practice
• Maintain BLS certification and adhere to all unit-specific protocols and safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Ability to work night shifts and participate in every-other-weekend and holiday rotation schedules
• Willingness and ability to float to ICU or Telemetry units within scope of practice

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Post-operative recovery experience strongly preferred
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis (training available on-site)
• Experience with telemetry monitoring as a bonus

Why Join Us

• Structured onboarding includes two 12-hour orientation shifts with dedicated preceptor support to set you up for success
• Supportive unit environment with CNA assistance, a non-patient-carrying house supervisor available 24/7, and respiratory therapy managing all RT equipment