Telemetry RN in Quincy, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Quincy, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,865/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $79.58
- Weekly
- $2,865
- Yearly (full-time)
- $148,980
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $79.58/hour — 72% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,392 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 21 of them in Quincy.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Join us for an exciting 13-week contract working nights as a surgical nurse in Quincy, Illinois. This role involves providing compassionate care on a busy 3rd-floor unit, specializing in inpatient surgical procedures including joint replacements, hernia repairs, belly surgeries, and some urgent OR cases. You'll work 12-hour night shifts, helping to manage a patient load of 8-12 surgical admits daily while utilizing your expertise in total joint procedures, PCA pumps, and sepsis management. The fast-paced setting demands a skilled nurse who is comfortable with a primary care nursing model, understands titratable drips like Heparin, and can interpret tele monitors with confidence. This assignment offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, including virtual admission and discharge nurses, and experience a supportive environment that values your surgical and critical care skills.
Weather:
Expect generally mild and moderate weather around this time of year in Quincy, with comfortable temperatures and occasional gentle breezes that make outdoor exploration enjoyable.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historical Quincy Tour: Explore the city’s rich history with visits to local museums and architecture tours.
- Sangamon River Kayaking: Enjoy a relaxing day paddling along the scenic Sangamon River.
- Horseshoe Lake State Park: Perfect for bird watching, picnicking, or a peaceful walk amidst nature.
- St. Louis Day Trip: Visit the Gateway Arch, Forest Park, and the Saint Louis Zoo for a full day of entertainment.
- Missouri Botanical Garden: Discover diverse plant collections, beautiful landscapes, and seasonal exhibits just across the border.
Job Specifics:
Location: Quincy, Illinois
Shift: Nights, 12 hours
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Every other weekend, holiday rotation, schedule out six weeks in advance
Weekly Hours: 48
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