Rehab Registered Nurse
Harvey, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehab

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

Position Details

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

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 Tele specialty)
• Other Recommended Certifications:

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) for Nursery, NICU, L&D
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) for ER
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) recommended for L&D

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: 1 year Med Surg experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Documents & Compliance

• Identification: Driver’s License or State ID
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, national and federal criminal checks, FACIS 3, OFAC
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: ADN or BSN required; diploma/transcripts acceptable if verification unavailable
• State License Verification: Must be verified within 30 days of assignment start
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start for RNs
• Fingerprinting: Required only if profession does not require Illinois state license; must be done in Illinois and added to IDPH registry
• References: 2 required
• Employment History: Resume covering last 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained; employment verification required
• Skills Checklist: Required for assigned and float units, updated annually

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 1 year of start (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations & Titers: Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series; declination allowed)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series; declination allowed)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu Vaccination: Required for 2025-26 season unless approved medical or religious exemption is on file

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine exemption forms (religious and medical) must be completed and approved at least one week prior to documentation due date if applicable.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific documentation and health requirements to be cleared for assignment.

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of Med Surg experience who are comfortable floating and working every other weekend in a rehab setting using Epic charting. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.