Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Med / Surg Telemetry Jobs in Quincy, IL

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Med / Surg Telemetry at a leading acute care hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Join our healthcare team and provide exceptional clinical support to a diverse patient population in a modern inpatient surgical setting. Quincy, IL, is renowned for its scenic Mississippi River views, historic architecture, and vibrant Midwest community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location : Quincy, IL 62301 (Illinois nursing jobs)

Facility Setting : Inpatient Surgical, Med / Surg Telemetry (3rd floor, 48 beds across two buildings)

Position Type : Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med / Surg Telemetry

Shift : 12-hour nights (7pm–7am), every other weekend required

Weekly Hours : 36 hours guaranteed

Assignment Duration : 13 weeks (Start : 10 / 1 / 2025 – End : 12 / 31 / 2025)

Dress Code : Black scrubs

EMR System : Allscripts - Sunrise

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1990–$2130

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois or compact state

At least 1 year of recent Med / Surg Telemetry nursing experience with a surgical background

Proficiency in total joint procedures, PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), sepsis management, TPN / Lipids, and narcotic administration

Required certifications : BLS (AHA), NIHSS

Ability to interpret telemetry strips using Draeger monitors

Experience in primary care nursing models and working with virtual admission / discharge nurses

RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to post-surgical and telemetry patients, including neuro, orthopedic, and abdominal surgery cases

Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1 : 4-6 on night shifts, supported by LPNs and CNAs

Titrate heparin drips according to protocol

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including Respiratory Therapists (RTs) for CPAP / Bipap management

Float to similar Med / Surg units as needed (no patient load when floated to higher acuity units)

Participate in holiday and weekend rotations as part of the nursing team

Complete unit-specific orientation and ongoing clinical training

Experience the best of Quincy, IL—a welcoming Midwest city on the Mississippi River, perfect for travel nurses seeking Illinois healthcare jobs with a balance of professional growth and quality of life. Enjoy local parks, cultural events, and outdoor recreation while making a difference in patient care.

Apply now to join our Med / Surg Telemetry nursing team in Quincy, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #408276. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Med / Surg Tele

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