Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $1,920 per week in Quincy, IL

TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Quincy, Illinois, 62301 Pay Information $1,920 per week About The Position ID: 54223234 Shift: 12H Nights Description: Unit LOCAL cliniciansTemp license has been coming in 14 business daysFacility requires clinical prescreen. If recommended, the hiring manager has 24-hours to accept/decline this candidate. Unit Med Surg/ TELE - Inpatient Surgical - 3rd floor Beds48 (two buildings) Nights 1:5-6 LPNs available, virtual admission and discharge nurses to assist as well. Primary care nursing model is frequently used. Must be okay with this. Required , NIHSS Common diagnosis / Types of patientsNeuro- laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI, belly surgery-ostomies, hernia repair, joint replacement-total hips/knees. PICC, TPN, Lipids. Fem pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions, BKA, AKA. DM (dialysis is also located on the 3rd floor) PCA, some epidurals, iv abx, chronic pain (narcotics), sepsis, urgent OR cases.Experience or 'Must have' skillsMust have total joint experience. Understanding of PCA pumps, reversal drugs (narcan), sepsis management. Experience with TPN/ Lipids. Narcotic usage. 1 year of experience- surgical experience required. Are RN's required to titrate drips :Heparin. Common titratable &/or set rate dripsTitrated per protocol. Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?There is a tele monitor tech that monitors. RNs to interpret strips. Draeger Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?Yes day shift is usually a Blessing staff nurse. Nights can sometimes be the house supervisor. Take a smaller assignment so they can assist. Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/RatiosYes, although they do get pulled to be sitters. Night shift has more needs for CNA RT/Equipment (i.e., Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, vents, etc.)CPAP- Home unit. Airvo possibly. RT to manage. Bipap occasionally (will stay on unit)Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)3-12 hour shifts starting at 7. Will not guarantee block scheduling. Discuss with leader for any scheduling needs. Schedules out 6 weeks in advance. Weekend RequirementsEvery other weekend. Sat. Sun for both shifts. Holiday RequirementsIn the holiday rotation with core staff Is there Call or a Standby requirement?none Floating Requirements?Float to like units only. If floated to higher acuity it would be to work as a help all and not take a patient load. Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?Black Unit/Department Specific Orientation1- 12 hour shift on shift of hire and unit of hire. First day is 12-14 hours to do comps, computer based modules, general orientation. Additional Notesfast paced, heavy patients. Can get 8-12 surgery admites per day as well as discharging patients at time Cancellation may cancel up to 2 shifts without penalty for assignments of 12 weeks or less and up to 3 shifts without penalty for assignments of 13 weeks or longer. Charting - Sunrise BSN License to Trauma Level:2 Care Shift Notes: Required , NIHSS Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Weeks:91 27344216EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Competency Exam Core Mandatory Exam Self Assessment (Skills Checklist) 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance.

Location: Quincy, IL, US

Posted Date: 4/18/2025