Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Harvey, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Emergency Room) - Illinois

Location

• City: Harvey, Illinois

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in an urban, Level I Trauma Emergency Department (Teaching Hospital experience preferred)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Yes
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Maximum 7 days
• Charting System: Epic

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only

Certifications Preferred

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required for ER and Behavioral Health clinical candidates; may be completed onsite twice per month

Experience & Skills

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in the specialty or comparable/higher acuity area
• Prior experience in an urban, Level I Trauma ED required
• First-time travelers accepted

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, counties, national federal, criminal, FACIS III, OFAC, education verification, and international checks if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required for highest level of education (ADN or BSN for RN)
• Fingerprinting required for candidates without Illinois state license; must be done in Illinois and completed no later than the Monday before start date
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of assignment start
• Employment verification for last 7 years
• 2 professional references required

Health & Immunization Requirements (Time Sensitive)

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (3M 1860 S/R, 1870+, or 9205+ masks)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination or declination (within 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire if positive TB
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 9-panel minimum within 30 days of start, updated annually (no rapid drug screens)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination/Documentation for 2025-26 flu season (Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026); religious or medical exemptions require facility approval; declinations not accepted

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (plain background, forward facing, no headgear)
• Completion of COVID-19 and Influenza exemption forms if applicable (must be submitted at least one week prior to documentation due date)
• Compliance with facility-specific background attestation if applicable

Additional Notes

• Must have all required certifications from approved providers (AHA only; RQI from other providers not accepted)
• Floating to other units may be required; skills checklist must be updated annually
• Candidates must be prepared for every other weekend work and floating assignments
• Illinois Health Care Worker Registry search required for candidates without Illinois state license

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Emergency Department with a supportive team and a structured schedule. Candidates should be prepared to meet all certification, background, and health requirements promptly to ensure a smooth onboarding process.