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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (1845-0715)
• Average Daily Census: 22 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float to other units within scope as needed
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-Call: Not required

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years as a Registered Nurse in Medical Surgical
• First-Timers: Not accepted (must have prior experience)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required based on unit
• License: Must have an active Illinois RN license in hand to apply

Clinical Skills & Experience Required

• Medical/Surgical Experience: Required
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:

  • Telemetry (remote monitoring)
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Gastrointestinal Care:

  • Colostomy care
  • Feeding tube care and management
• Genitourinary/Renal Care:

  • Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
  • Renal failure care
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy:

  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs
• Medication Administration:

  • Heparin
  • Insulin
  • PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia)
• Neurological/Psychiatric Care:

  • Spinal cord injuries
• Orthopedic Trauma: Experience required
• Surgical Drains: Experience required
• Respiratory Care:

  • CPAP/BiPAP
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Nasal cannula
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Oral suctioning
  • Oxygen face masks
  • Portable oxygen tank
  • Pre/Post thoracic surgery care
  • Tracheostomy management
• Professional Knowledge:

  • Isolation precautions
  • Wound care and wound vac management

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Orthopedic Trauma experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with use of Rapid Response Teams
• Experience in blood product administration
• Experience with central line blood draws
• Experience managing PICC lines
• Experience starting IVs
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP
• Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Experience in non-invasive airway management
• Experience with oral suctioning
• Experience in tracheostomy management

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
  • Immunizations or titers for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• References: Two professional references required
• Photo for Badge: Required within one week of signing contract
• Fingerprinting: Must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start (if no IL license)

Facility & Work Environment

• Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level I trauma center
• Magnet Status: Magnet designated hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Candidates should ideally have no more than 5 days of return-to-office restrictions.
• The client may cancel up to 36 hours of shifts per 13-week assignment without pay obligation.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity in Illinois with a reputable acute care hospital setting.