Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology and Pain Management
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Pain Management / Interventional Radiology)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Pain Management / Interventional Radiology
• Shift: 5x8 hour shifts, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (No block scheduling)
• Call Requirements:

  • On-call rotation assigned weekly, Monday-Friday, 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Weekends and holidays on-call coverage 24 hours
  • On-call rotated through all nurses
  • No holidays off except for on-call
  • Occasional weekend day shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) required
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Return to Office (RTO):

  • Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days
  • No holiday RTO
  • No RTO day before or after a holiday
  • No RTO on weekends
• Floating: Mandatory float facility; nurses will float within scope to Radiology and Pain departments as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Additional Requirements: Staff required to wear lead protection

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 2+ years as an RN
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (required for Interventional Radiology and other specialties)
• Licensing: Must have an active RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals preferred; must live within 75 miles of the facility

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue (not provided)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and color blindness testing (required within 12 months of start)
• Facility-specific forms and rules of behavior must be completed

Notes

• This is a mandatory float facility; flexibility to work in multiple departments is required
• No pending licenses accepted
• Locals preferred but travel nurses are welcome
• No mention of prior travel experience requirement

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with at least 2 years in specialty, current certifications, and willingness to float within Radiology and Pain Management departments in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.