Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Harvey, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Travel/Contract)

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ED)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Work Setting: Urban, Level I Trauma Emergency Department; teaching hospital preferred
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required
• Charting System: Epic
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 days

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – required for ER clinical candidates

Preferred Certifications:

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI can possibly be completed onsite twice per month

Candidate Requirements

• Must have prior experience in an urban, Level I Trauma ED
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must meet all background checks and verifications including education and licensure
• Must provide a valid driver’s license or state ID
• Must complete facility orientation modules prior to start
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge
• Must complete all required health documents and immunizations (see below)

Health & Immunization Requirements (Time Sensitive)

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask types required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination or declination (within 2 business days of contract signing)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 2 business days of contract signing)
• TB questionnaire if positive TB test
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start date
• Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation or approved medical/religious exemption (for 2025-26 season)

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, criminal, federal, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification for highest level of education (ADN or BSN required)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Employment verification covering last 7 years
• Skills checklist updated annually for assigned and float units
• References: Minimum 2 required
• Employment application including explanation of any gaps longer than 30 days

State-Specific Requirements (Illinois)

• Fingerprinting and addition to Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry required if position does not require an Illinois state license
• Fingerprints must be completed in Illinois no later than the Monday before start date

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine religious and medical exemption forms are available but require facility approval and must be submitted at least one week prior to documentation due date
• Candidates must complete facility orientation modules (~2 hours) before clearance/start
• All documentation and verifications must be completed timely to avoid delays or removal from schedule

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in a high-acuity, urban Level I Trauma ED setting who are comfortable with floating and weekend shifts. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.