RN – GI, Pre/Post Op

Quincy Medical Group; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Quincy Medical Group is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support GI and pre-post op services. You will provide nursing care across procedural phases, from prep to post-op recovery, collaborating with physicians, anesthesia, and the surgical team to ensure safe, coordinated care.

This role offers a versatile, hands-on environment with varied responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to efficient workflows within the GI department.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• GI, pre-post operative, perioperative, or procedural nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgical and gastrointestinal procedures, including reviewing histories, medications, allergies, and preoperative requirements.
• Provide nursing support during GI procedures according to protocols.
• Monitor patient condition, vital signs, and responses to sedation or anesthesia.
• Provide post-operative nursing care including pain management and recovery assessments.
• Administer medications and IV therapies per orders and protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the clinical team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on procedure prep, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and safe patient transitions between care areas.
• Adapt to changing schedules, patient volumes, and staffing needs.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

At Quincy Medical Group, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.

With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse supporting GI and Pre-Post Op at Quincy Medical Group, you will provide nursing care across multiple phases of the procedural experience. From preparing patients for procedures to assisting with gastrointestinal services and monitoring recovery, you will work closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure safe, coordinated, and compassionate care.

This role is ideal for a versatile nurse who enjoys variety, hands-on patient care, and a collaborative procedural environment. You will have the opportunity to use a broad range of clinical skills while adapting to patient needs and supporting efficient workflows throughout the department.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, or 7:30am-4:00pm based on candidate preference.
• Fast-paced procedural environment with responsibilities across GI and pre- and post-operative patient care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgical and gastrointestinal procedures, including reviewing medical histories, medications, allergies, and preoperative requirements.
• Provide nursing support during GI procedures according to established protocols and clinical responsibilities.
• Monitor patient condition, vital signs, and response to sedation or anesthesia within assigned areas of care.
• Provide post-operative nursing care, including pain management, recovery assessments, and monitoring for complications.
• Administer medications and IV therapies according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with physicians, anesthesia providers, and other clinical team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding procedure preparation, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support safe patient transitions between care areas.
• Adapt to changing procedural schedules, patient volumes, and department staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Previous GI, pre-post operative, perioperative, or procedural nursing experience preferred.
• Strong nursing assessment, clinical judgment, and patient education skills.
• Ability to adapt between clinical areas and respond effectively to changing patient and department needs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $26.25 - $37.87 per hour , with actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at QMG.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.