Job Description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/16/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

med surg 2 year exp required

Unit Overview – Inpatient Surgical / Med Surg Tele – 3rd Floor
ccepting LOCAL,Travel 

Prescreening Process:
A clinical prescreen is required prior to submission. If the candidate is recommended, the hiring manager will respond within 24 hours to accept or decline.

Unit Details:

• Unit Type: Med Surg / Telemetry – Inpatient Surgical (3rd Floor)
• Number of Beds: 48 beds across two buildings
• Nurse:Patient Ratios:
  • Nights: 1:5–6
  • LPNs available to support staff
  • Virtual nurses assist with admissions and discharges
  • Primary care nursing model is frequently used; must be comfortable working in this structure

Certifications Required:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Common Diagnoses / Patient Types:

• Neuro: Laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI
• General surgical: Ostomies, hernia repairs, total hip/knee replacements
• Vascular: Fem-pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions, BKA, AKA
• Other: TPN/Lipids, PICC lines, IV antibiotics, PCA pumps, epidurals, chronic pain (narcotics), sepsis, urgent OR cases
• Note: Dialysis unit is located on the same floor

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of surgical nursing experience
• Must have experience with total joint replacements
• Proficient with:
  • PCA pumps and narcotic management
  • Reversal agents (e.g., Narcan)
  • Sepsis protocols
  • TPN / Lipids

Drips & Monitoring:

• Drip Titration: Heparin (per protocol)
• Telemetry Monitoring:
  • Tele monitor tech on unit
  • RNs are responsible for interpreting strips
  • Monitor brand: Draeger

Staffing & Support:

• Charge Nurse / House Supervisor:
  • Day Shift: Typically a Blessing staff nurse (Charge Nurse, smaller assignment)
  • Night Shift: May be the House Supervisor (also takes smaller assignment)
• CNA Support: Available, though may be reassigned to sitter roles. Night shift typically has a greater need for CNA support.
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP (home unit), Airvo (possible), Bipap (occasional); RT manages respiratory support

Scheduling Details:

• Shift Times: 3x12-hour shifts, start time: 7:00 AM/PM
• Self-Scheduling: Not guaranteed; must discuss with unit leader
• Schedules posted 6 weeks in advance
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday Requirement: Rotates with core staff
• Call Requirement: None
• Floating: To like units only; if floated to higher acuity units, the role will be support only , not taking a full patient assignment

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color: Black
• Scrubs Provided: Not provided

Orientation:

• Unit Orientation: 1 x 12-hour shift on the hiring unit and shift
• First Day: 12–14 hours; includes competencies, modules, and general orientation

Additional Notes:

• This is a fast-paced unit with high patient turnover
• Expect 8–12 surgical admissions and frequent discharges daily
• Best suited for adaptable and experienced surgical nurses comfortable with a dynamic and demanding environment

About Talent4Health

A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. 

With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! 

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