Rehabilitation 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 Years of Experience: 1 year (Med Surg experience required; LTAC/SNF experience accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Floating: Required
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-7
• First-time travelers accepted
• Charting System: Epic
• Block schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals accepted
• Pending license: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days max

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required for all candidates (AHA provider or AHA RQI accepted; RQI provider like Laerdal not accepted)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM - Required or recommended only for specific RN/unit positions (verify if applicable)

Experience & Licensure

• Must have at least 1 year of Med Surg experience (LTAC/SNF experience accepted)
• Illinois state RN license required (Primary source verification within 30 days of assignment start)
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Illinois Department of Public Health fingerprinting required if profession does not require an Illinois state license

Required Documents & Background Checks

• Driver’s License or State ID
• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, national and federal checks, FACIS III or equivalent
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification (ADN or BSN required) or diploma/transcripts if verification unavailable
• Employment application and resume covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Employment verification for last 7 years (third party or in-house)
• Skills checklist updated annually for assigned and float units
• References: 2 required
• Photo for badge (passport style, plain background, forward facing, no headgear)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask models required)
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or proof of immunity/vaccination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation required for flu season (10/1 to 3/31), with facility-approved medical or religious exemptions only
• COVID-19 vaccine exemptions require facility-specific religious or medical exemption forms submitted at least one week prior to documentation due date

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required documentation and background checks timely to avoid delays or removal from schedule
• Fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois for those required
• Prior travel experience is NOT required for this position

This position is suitable 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 shifts every other weekend.