Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Macomb, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Staff
RN – Med/Surg Acute Unit
Direct Hire | Full-Time | Night Shift
Pay Range:
$34.00 - $54
A patient-focused healthcare organization is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a permanent, full-time opportunity in a 16-bed Med/Surg Acute Unit. This role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality care to a diverse medical and post-surgical patient population in a collaborative environment with lower nurse-to-patient ratios and strong leadership support.
Position Overview
· Permanent, full-time role
· 16-bed Med/Surg Acute unit
· 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
· Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
· Schedules posted 6 weeks in advance with consideration for traveler preferences
· Nihon Kohden telemetry system (RNs interpret their own strips)
Shift Details
· 12-hour night shifts (7P – 7A)
· Weekend rotation: Every other or every third weekend
· Holiday requirements: None mandatory (volunteers appreciated)
· Call requirements: None (volunteer opportunities available)
Unit Features
· Support Staff: 1 CNA available for assistance
· Team Structure: Clinical care coordinator, charge nurse with patient assignments, and weekend house supervisor support
· Equipment: High-flow oxygen and Vapotherm available; BiPAP and higher respiratory needs transferred to ICU
· Floating opportunities available for safety sitter and supportive coverage roles
· High patient turnover with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the day
Key Responsibilities
· Provide compassionate care for patients with conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, cellulitis, and congestive heart failure (CHF)
· Care for post-surgical patients including colon resections and orthopedic procedures (total hips and knees)
· Monitor cardiac rhythms using telemetry and interpret rhythm strips
· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
· Assist with outpatient infusions as needed (experience preferred)
· Maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation
Orientation & Training
Comprehensive first-week orientation includes:
· HR onboarding
· Infection control training
· Equipment training
· Hands-on experience with a preceptor
Requirements
· Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
· 2–5 years of nursing experience preferred, ideally in an acute or rural hospital setting
· BLS Certification (Required)
· PALS Certification (Required)
· Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
· Telemetry monitoring experience preferred
Dress Code
· Pewter scrub tops
· Black pants and shoes
· Colored tops permitted if layered with a pewter outer garment
Why This Opportunity
This role is ideal for an RN seeking a supportive Med/Surg environment with lower patient ratios, strong teamwork, and the ability to expand clinical skills across both medical and surgical patient populations. The organization values collaboration, quality patient care, and structured onboarding to support long-term success.
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· Paid time off
· Retirement plan
· Career advancement opportunities
Work Location
In person
Selected candidates will be contacted directly to discuss experience, background, and next steps in the interview process.
Please contact Eric Solomon at to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
About Medical Solutions Direct Hire
At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.
