GHG Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Freeport, Illinois.
Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2406.40
Opportunity:
RN - MedSurg
Job Details:
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend requirement
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call or standby requirement for agency staff
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Work interchangeably across three MedSurg units (24, 17, and 15 beds respectively)
• Common diagnoses include post-operative general, orthopedic, and podiatry cases, as well as DM PN, CHF, COPD, cellulitis, CBI, BiPAP, peritoneal dialysis, surgical drains, and wound vacs
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Telemetry patients are centrally monitored by monitor tech; RNs do not read tele
• RT manages BiPAP, high flow, and Vapotherm equipment
• Floating may be required to ICU or Tele to take MedSurg overflow within scope of practice
• Charge nurse carries patients; house supervisor available 24/7 without patient assignment
• Nurse aids available on unit with assignments based on acuity
• Charting system: EPIC
• Required certification: BLS
• Illinois nursing license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent post-operative recovery experience preferred; first-time travelers accepted
• Professional scrubs in any color required
• Orientation consists of 2 twelve-hour shifts before working independently
Facility:
This acute care facility operates multiple MedSurg units that function collaboratively under the same umbrella, allowing staff to work interchangeably across departments. The facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, with specialized support systems including centralized telemetry monitoring, respiratory therapy, and nursing supervision available around the clock. The organization is committed to thorough staff orientation and maintaining high standards of patient care across all units.
Location:
Illinois
Illinois offers a diverse range of living experiences, from vibrant urban environments to charming smaller communities, providing healthcare professionals with a wealth of cultural, dining, and recreational opportunities. The state's central location and well-connected transportation infrastructure make it an attractive destination for travel nurses looking to explore the Midwest while advancing their careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Physicial Requirements:
This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.
GHG Healthcare Job ID #66143622. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Global Healthcare Group has been a leader in international allied health and nursing professional recruitment for over 18 years.
Global Healthcare Group has placed hundreds of nurses and allied health professionals across the United States. At Global Healthcare Group, we believe our success is due to the compassion, understanding, and attentiveness that go into our placement process.
| Location | Freeport, IL |
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