GHR Healthcare 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: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Med-Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Quincy, Illinois Join a fast-paced acute care team as a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse in Quincy, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for diverse medical-surgical and surgical patients on a 48-bed inpatient surgical unit while working alongside supportive nursing, respiratory therapy, nursing aide, and virtual admission and discharge teams. Located along the scenic Mississippi River, Quincy is a welcoming, historic community with a relaxed Midwestern atmosphere and convenient access to outdoor recreation and local attractions. Apply now for this Illinois travel nursing opportunity.

Travel RN Job Details Job Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (Med-Surg Tele RN)

Healthcare Setting: Acute care, inpatient surgical unit; Level II trauma environment Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract Location: Quincy, Illinois Start Date: November 23, 2026 End Date: February 22, 2027 Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200 Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly; shifts begin at 7:00 p.m.

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Holiday Requirement: Participation in the holiday rotation Call/Standby: None Floating: Like units only; higher-acuity assignments are limited to a helping role without a patient load Electronic Medical Record: EPIC Dress Code: Black scrubs Orientation: One 12-hour unit orientation shift; the first day may be 12–14 hours for orientation, competencies, and computer-based modules Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Illinois At least 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience Recent medical-surgical and surgical nursing experience Experience caring for total joint replacement patients Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current NIHSS certification EPIC experience required Ability to independently interpret telemetry strips; telemetry monitoring support is available Comfort working in a fast-paced acute care environment with complex and high-volume patient needs Med-Surg Tele RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for medical-surgical and telemetry patients in a busy inpatient surgical unit Care for patients recovering from laminectomies, cervical fusions, joint replacements, abdominal surgeries, ostomy procedures, vascular procedures, amputations, and urgent operating room cases Manage patients with sepsis, diabetes, chronic pain, PICC lines, TPN and lipids, PCA pumps, epidurals, and intravenous antibiotics Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms and escalate clinical changes appropriately Titrate heparin infusions according to protocol and safely administer narcotics and reversal medications Collaborate with providers, charge nurses, nursing aides, respiratory therapy, virtual nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team Support patient admissions and discharges while maintaining accurate, timely documentation in EPIC Provide safe, compassionate care for a heavy patient assignment in a high-volume environment Complete required pre-start computer-based learning modules and unit competencies Apply now to join this acute care travel nursing team as a Med-Surg Tele Registered Nurse 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 527960.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.