RN Surgery & GI

Quincy Medical Group; Quincy, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health benefit

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Quincy Medical Group is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a full-time role in Surgery & GI. You will perform preoperative assessments, educate patients, manage IV access, and monitor recovery before discharge, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, efficient care.

The role emphasizes patient education, critical thinking, and strong communication in a fast-paced outpatient setting, with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred or required within hire timeframe.
• Experience in surgery, GI, PACU, pre/post-op, critical care or procedural nursing preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• Experience with IV therapy and patient monitoring preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative and pre-procedure patient assessments, including review of medical history, medications, laboratory results, and procedure readiness.
• Prepare patients for surgery and GI procedures by providing education, reviewing instructions, and addressing questions or concerns.
• Initiate and manage IV access and administer medications within scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Monitor patients before and after procedures, assessing vital signs, pain levels, recovery progress, and overall patient status.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and communicate concerns to providers and anesthesia staff.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care and discharge education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with surgeons, gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to ensure safe and efficient patient flow.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and discharge instructions within the electronic medical record.
• Support infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Maintain equipment readiness and assist with department quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Surgery & GI operations.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

IV therapy

Patient monitoring

Education

Nursing program graduate

Tools

EMR systems

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 in Surgery & GI at Quincy Medical Group, you will play a vital role in preparing patients for procedures and providing recovery care following surgical and gastrointestinal procedures. Working closely with surgeons, gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team, you will ensure patients receive safe, efficient, and compassionate care throughout their procedural experience. This position is ideal for a nurse who enjoys patient education, assessment, critical thinking, and building rapport with patients during an important part of their healthcare journey. You will work in a fast-paced procedural environment focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and exceptional service.

Schedule & Work Environment

Full-time position, Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Schedule may vary based on procedural volume and departmental needs. No routine weekends, holidays, or overnight shifts. Fast-paced outpatient surgery and GI environment. Collaborative team setting focused on delivering high-quality procedural care and positive patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative and pre-procedure patient assessments, including review of medical history, medications, laboratory results, and procedure readiness.
• Prepare patients for surgery and GI procedures by providing education, reviewing instructions, and addressing questions or concerns.
• Initiate and manage IV access and administer medications within scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Monitor patients before and after procedures, assessing vital signs, pain levels, recovery progress, and overall patient status.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and communicate concerns to providers and anesthesia staff.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care and discharge education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with surgeons, gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to ensure safe and efficient patient flow.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and discharge instructions within the electronic medical record.
• Support infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Maintain equipment readiness and assist with department quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Surgery & GI operations.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred or required within an established timeframe following hire.
• Previous experience in surgery, GI, PACU, pre-op, post-op, critical care, emergency nursing, or procedural nursing preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• Experience with intravenous therapy and patient monitoring preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

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 $27.56 - $41.43 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 shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

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 qualified individual.

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.

Let's start with what matters. People. Purpose. Care.

At Quincy Medical Group, we believe healthcare works best when it's personal, connected, and led by people who truly care. We are a physician-led medical group built on trusted relationships, teamwork, and a shared commitment to putting patients first in every decision we make. Our team members are caregivers, collaborators, problem-solvers, and leaders. Together, we show up with compassion, act with purpose, and take ownership of the care we deliver and the experience we create. Whether you're caring directly for patients or supporting the teams who do, your role matters here, and your voice is valued. We listen with intention, work as one, and challenge ourselves to keep improving, not for recognition, but because our patients, families, and communities count on us.

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