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: 11/10/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Med Surg (Medical Surgical) 2 years exp required
Required Certifications : BLS, NIHSS RN license Covid Card and references
Years of Experience : 2 Years
???? Unit Overview
Unit Name: Med Surg / Tele – Inpatient Surgical (3rd Floor)
Accepts: Local clinicians
Beds: 48 (split between two buildings)
Primary Model: Primary care nursing
????⚕️ Staffing & Ratios
- RN:Patient Ratios: Nights 1:4–6
- LPNs: Available
- Virtual nurses: Assist with admissions & discharges
- Charge Nurse:
- Days – Blessing staff nurse (typically non-assigned)
- Nights – May be house supervisor; smaller assignment to assist
- CNA/Nurse Aides: Present but may be pulled as sitters (more available on nights)
- Tele Techs: Yes, monitor techs present; RNs interpret their own strips
- Telemetry Brand: Draeger
???? Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIHSS (Stroke Scale)
???? Common Diagnoses / Patient Types
- Neuro: Laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI
- Surgical: Abdominal surgeries (ostomies, hernia repair), joint replacements (hips/knees)
- Vascular: Fem-pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertion, BKA, AKA
- Medical: Sepsis, chronic pain, DM, dialysis (on same floor)
- Therapies: PCA, epidurals, IV antibiotics, TPN, Lipids
- Other: Post-op urgent OR cases
???? Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 1 year surgical experience (required)
- Total joint experience mandatory
- Proficiency with:
- PCA pumps & reversal agents (e.g., Narcan)
- Sepsis management
- TPN / Lipid administration
- Narcotic management
???? Drips & Monitoring
- Titrated: Heparin (per protocol)
- Set rate drips: Various as ordered
????️ RT / Equipment
- CPAP: Home units (patient-owned)
- Airvo: Possible
- BiPAP: Occasional (remains on unit)
- RT: Manages respiratory equipment
???? Scheduling & Shifts
- Shift: 3×12-hour shifts, starting at 0700
- Scheduling:
- Self-scheduling allowed (discuss with leader)
- No guaranteed block scheduling
- Schedule released 6 weeks in advance
- Weekends: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)
- Holidays: In rotation with core staff
- Call/Standby: None
- Floating: To like units only
- If floated to higher acuity → support role (no full patient load)
???? Dress Code / Orientation
- Scrub Color: Black
- Orientation:
- 1 × 12-hour shift on assigned unit/shift
- First day: 12–14 hours for competencies, computer modules, general orientation
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.
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