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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Rehab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehab
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience (MS experience required)
• Additional Experience Accepted: LTAC/SNF experience accepted
• Floating: Required
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-7
• First-timers: Accepted
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days max
• Charting System: Epic

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates (AHA provider or AHA RQI accepted; RQI provider like Laerdal not accepted)
• ACLS, PALS: Required only for specific RN/unit positions (not required for this Rehab RN role)
• Other certifications such as NRP, TNCC, EFM are recommended for specific units but not required here.

Licensure & Verification

• Must have an active RN license verified through the state licensing board within 30 days of assignment start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) fingerprinting required if the profession does not require an Illinois state license (not typical for RN)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year and updated annually
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 1 year of start (3M 1860, 1870+, or 9205+ masks accepted)
• Immunizations & Titers: Must provide proof or vaccination/positive titer for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof within 10 years or declination (TD not accepted in lieu of Tdap)
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; clear chest X-ray if positive TB history
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu Vaccination: Required for flu season (10/1 to 3/31); religious or medical exemptions require facility approval; declinations not accepted

Background & Documentation

• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, criminal, federal, education verification, and international checks if applicable
• Education verification required for highest level of education (ADN or BSN for RN)
• Employment verification for last 7 years
• Skills checklist updated annually for assigned and float units
• 2 professional references required
• Current resume covering last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Photo for badge (passport style, plain background, forward facing, no headgear)
• Completion of facility orientation modules (~2 hours) prior to start

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Floating between units is mandatory
• Candidates must be able to work every other weekend
• Religious and medical exemption forms available for COVID and influenza vaccines, with a review process that may take up to one week
• Illinois state fingerprinting must be completed in-state and prior to start if applicable

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of Med Surg experience looking for a travel contract in a rehab setting with floating responsibilities and weekend work.