Medical-Surgical RN
Decatur, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical RN
• Shift: 4x12 or 3x12 Night shifts (1800-0630)
• Average Daily Census: 35 patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical Surgical experience required)
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory; ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Will float as needed within department scope
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions
• Licensure: Must have active Illinois nursing license or be in application process with ETA to apply
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days onsite

Required Skills & Experience

• Clinical Skills:

  • Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Telemetry, Rapid Response Teams
  • Gastrointestinal Care: Colostomy care, Feeding tube management
  • Genitourinary/Renal Care: Pre/Post Hemodialysis management, Renal failure care
  • IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Accessing ports, Blood product administration, Central line blood draws, Peripheral line care, PICC line management, Starting IVs
  • Medication Administration: Heparin, Insulin, PCA
  • Respiratory Care: CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oral suctioning, Oxygen face masks, Portable oxygen tanks, Tracheostomy management
  • Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, Wound care including Wound Vac
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience required

Schedule & Work Environment

• Scrub Colors: Blue, black, or gray
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• State-specific searches including Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and Violent Offender registries (Illinois)
• Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (for those without active IL license)
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo (color, plain background) required before start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidate must be able to work every other weekend and float as needed.
• The facility is a Level II Trauma center with 372 staffed beds.
• Candidates should be prepared for a guaranteed hours policy with potential for call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with strong clinical skills in telemetry, renal, respiratory, and IV therapy, who are comfortable working night shifts and meeting the specified certification and licensure requirements.