Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Harvey, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surgical) - Travel/Contract

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Med Surgical
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Yes
• Charting System: Epic
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only (No Laerdal RQI)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only (No Laerdal RQI)

Preferred Certifications

• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, counties, national federal, criminal, FACIS 3, OFAC (acceptable if included in FACIS III), education verification, and international checks if traveled outside the country in last 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start (attestations acceptable for pending searches).
• Education verification required for highest level of education (ADN or BSN required). Diplomas/transcripts acceptable if verification unavailable.
• Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) fingerprinting required for candidates without an Illinois state license (must be done in Illinois).
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of assignment start.
• Photo for badge (passport style, plain background, forward facing, no headgear).
• 2 professional references required.
• Employment application with last 7 years of employment history; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Skills checklist for assigned and float units, updated annually.
• Employment verification for 7 years required.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually, confirming good health.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (3M 1860 S/R, 1870+, or 9205+ masks). Onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or declination (Td not accepted in lieu of Tdap). Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 1 year and updated annually; positive TB requires clear chest X-ray within 12 months and TB questionnaire. Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of positive IGG titer or completed 2-dose vaccination series (28 days apart). Booster required if non-reactive or equivocal. Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of positive IGG titer or completed 3-dose vaccination series; declination allowed. Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Varicella: Proof of positive IGG titer or 2 vaccinations (28 days apart) or declination. Booster required if non-reactive or equivocal. Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Drug testing: 9-panel minimum within 30 days of start and updated annually (includes cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, methaqualone). Rapid drug screens not allowed.
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required for 2025-26 flu season (10/1/25 to 3/31/26). Religious or medical exemptions require facility approval; declinations not accepted.

Exemption Forms (Must be completed and approved at least 1 week prior to documentation due date)

• COVID-19 Religious Exemption
• COVID-19 Medical Exemption
• Influenza Religious Exemption
• Influenza Medical Exemption

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in the specialty or comparable/higher acuity area.
• Floating to other units is required; skills checklist must be updated annually for all units floated to.

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with clear requirements for certifications, background checks, health documentation, and compliance with facility-specific policies.