Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Galesburg, IL

Care for patients with diagnoses including COPD, Sepsis, CVA, COVID, pneumonia, and post-surgical conditions such as hip/knee procedures, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and bowel resections. Preferred Experience / Skills Prior Medical Surgical nursing experience, particularly with telemetry monitoring and common drip management.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Galesburg, Illinois, 61401!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Galesburg, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 on night shift
• Monitor and respond to telemetry events as communicated by central monitor technicians; manage patients on Lasix and Heparin drips
• Care for patients with diagnoses including COPD, Sepsis, CVA, COVID, pneumonia, and post-surgical conditions such as hip/knee procedures, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and bowel resections
• Manage patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy (no ventilators on unit)
• Collaborate with APN in-house coverage and eHospitalist services available during night shift
• Float to other floors as needed based on competency, assuming a full patient assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Ability to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior Medical Surgical nursing experience, particularly with telemetry monitoring and common drip management
• Experience caring for post-surgical and complex medical patients including those on BiPAP, CPAP, or high-flow oxygen
• Familiarity with self-scheduling practices and flexibility to meet block scheduling requirements

Why Join Us

• Access to 24/7 Respiratory Therapy support, charge nurse availability, and CNA assistance, providing a well-supported clinical environment
• No on-call requirement, with pharmacy and ePharmacist support available around the clock