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. Collaborate with hospitalists, APNs, eHospitalists, Respiratory Therapy (available 24/7), and pharmacy support to coordinate patient care.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Galesburg, IL
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
Location
Galesburg, IL
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit managing a patient ratio of 1:4–6 on day shift
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
Monitor and respond to telemetry events as communicated by central monitor technicians; manage patients on Lasix and Heparin drips
Care for patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy (no ventilator patients on unit)
Collaborate with hospitalists, APNs, eHospitalists, Respiratory Therapy (available 24/7), and pharmacy support to coordinate patient care
Float to other units as needed based on competency, assuming a full patient assignment when floating
Required Qualifications
Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or confirmed application in process
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Ability to pass a drug screen; must comply with a drug-free workplace policy
Proficiency or ability to quickly learn Epic EMR
Willingness to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays as scheduled
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in a Medical Surgical setting with familiarity managing telemetry patients
Experience with common Med-Surg drips including Heparin and Lasix
Familiarity with BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen patient management
Why Join Us
Work in a well-supported unit with charge nurse coverage, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, and robust hospitalist and APN in-house support
Self-scheduling options available with block scheduling accommodated when possible