Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Med Surg)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 or 4x12 hour day shifts (06:45 AM - 07:15 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend; scheduling accommodates requested time off with makeup weekends as needed
• Float: Will float within scope to meet facility needs
• Patient Ratio: Must be willing to take up to a 1:7 ratio if needed (not common)
• Patient Population: Must be willing to care for trach and laryngectomy patients (experience not required but willingness to learn is mandatory)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical Surgical)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted, no radius restrictions
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license in hand
• BLS certification required (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• PICC line management and IV start experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Willingness to care for trach and laryngectomy patients
• Must meet all facility and state background checks and verifications

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet designated hospital
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches within 30 days of start
• Education verification (degree)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required
• Photo for badge within 1 week of signing contract
• References: 2 professional references required

Notes

• Only one winter holiday off can be requested and is subject to manager approval
• Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation
• Fingerprints must be completed in Illinois for clinical candidates without an IL license
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific registry and offender searches as required

This position is ideal for a Medical Surgical RN with at least 2 years of experience who is flexible with weekend work and patient assignments, and who holds an active Illinois RN license. Prior travel experience is not required.