Talent4Health 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, nights
- Employment Type: TravelMed Surg/Telemetry 2 years exp requiredMust-Have Experience / Skills
- Minimum 1 year surgical experience required
- Total joint experience required
- Familiarity with:
- PCA pumps
- Narcotics & reversal agents (e.g., Narcan)
- Sepsis management
- TPN & lipidsShift Notes12 hr Nights UnitMed Surg/TelemetryUnit TypeMed Surg (Medical Surgical) -Unit: Med Surg / Tele - Inpatient Surgical (3rd Floor)Beds: 48 (two buildings)Nurse:Patient Ratios
- Days/Nights: 1:4-6
- LPNs available
- Virtual admission & discharge nurses support
- Primary care nursing model frequently used (must be comfortable with this)Required Certifications
- BLS
- NIHSSCommon Diagnoses / Patient Types
- Neuro: laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI
- General surgery: ostomies, hernia repair
- Orthopedics: total hips/knees
- Vascular: fem-pop bypass, BKA, AKA
- Other: PICC, TPN, lipids, dialysis catheter insertions (dialysis also on 3rd floor)
- Medical: DM, sepsis, chronic pain (narcotics), IV antibiotics
- Post-op: PCA, some epidurals, urgent OR cases -Drips
- Heparin titration required
- Other titratable drips per protocolTelemetry
- Tele monitor tech available
- RNs required to interpret strips
- Monitor system: DraegerCharge Nurse / House Supervisor
- Day shift: charge is usually a staff RN (Blessing staff)
- Nights: charge may function as house supervisor at times
- Charge takes reduced assignment to assist unitNurse Aides
- Yes, CNA support available
- CNAs may be pulled as sitters
- Higher CNA availability on nightsRespiratory / Equipment
- CPAP (home units)
- Airvo possible
- BiPAP occasionally (stays on unit)
- RT manages respiratory equipmentShifts & Scheduling
- 3 12-hour shifts (starts at 7)
- No guaranteed block scheduling
- Schedule released 6 weeks in advanceWeekend Requirements
- Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)Holiday Requirements
- Rotational holiday coverage with core staffCall / Standby
- NoneFloating
- Float to similar units only
- If floated to higher acuity: functions as help/resource, no patient assignmentScrubs / Dress Code
- Black scrubsOrientation
- First day: 12-14 hours (modules + general orientation)
- Additional: 1 12-hour shift on unit with preceptorAbout Talent4HealthA 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! -Why Choose us?When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it's imperative to consider what all they have to offer.
- Proficiency: Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
- Personalized service: We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
- Consistency: We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns.
- Comprehensive care: Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone.If this is all that excites you, do visit today!
