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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareQuincy, ILTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Quincy, IL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$58.06
Weekly
$2,090
Yearly (full-time)
$108,680
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $58.06/hour — 26% 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.

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Job description

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Quincy, Illinois

Join a fast-paced Med/Surg Telemetry travel RN assignment in Quincy, IL, a welcoming Mississippi River community known for its charming small-city atmosphere, scenic views, and easy access to local dining and outdoor recreation. Deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive acute care environment. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys surgical patient care, teamwork, and high-acuity med/surg telemetry work.

Job Details

  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,090 - $2,200
  • Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
  • Healthcare Setting: Acute care Med/Surg Telemetry unit
  • Location: Quincy, IL 62301
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week, starting at 7:00 PM
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Holiday Requirement: Participation in holiday rotation
  • Floating: Float to like units only; may assist in higher acuity areas without taking a patient load
  • Orientation: First shift includes unit and computer-based orientation
  • Charting System: EPIC
  • Scrub Color: Black

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 1 year of surgical, Med/Surg, or telemetry nursing experience required
  • Must have total joint experience
  • Experience interpreting telemetry strips and cardiac rhythms
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current NIHSS certification
  • Experience with EPIC charting preferred
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity acute care environment
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday rotation as scheduled
  • Experience with PCA pumps, reversal agents, sepsis management, and TPN/lipids preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care for a Med/Surg Telemetry patient population with a focus on surgical and post-operative patients
  • Monitor telemetry strips and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Care for patients with diagnoses including neuro, ortho, vascular, GI, sepsis, and chronic pain conditions
  • Administer and monitor therapies such as IV antibiotics, TPN, lipids, PCA, and heparin drips per protocol
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support admissions, discharges, and patient flow
  • Assist with a wide variety of inpatient surgical cases in a busy, high-volume unit
  • Deliver safe, compassionate care while maintaining clear communication with the care team
  • Adapt to changing patient needs and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment

Apply now to explore this Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel nursing opportunity in Quincy, Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.

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