Medical Surgical RN (Urology/Nephrology)
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN - Urology/Nephrology)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Unit: 25 bed Medical Surgical unit with average daily census of 23
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Will float within scope to other Medical Surgical units as needed
• Block Scheduling: May try to accommodate but not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions
• On-call: Not required
• Charge Nurse: Will work charge as needed

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in medical/surgical nursing (higher value confirmed)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted if they have a solid RN foundation and >2 years Med Surg experience
• Specialty Skills:

  • Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Telemetry remote monitoring, use of Rapid Response Teams
  • Genitourinary/Renal: Pre/Post Hemodialysis management, renal failure care
  • IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care, PICC line management, IV starts
  • Medication: Heparin administration
  • Respiratory: Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, portable oxygen tank
  • Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, wound care including wound vac
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active Illinois RN license (must have in hand or be in application process)
• BLS certification (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within one year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations or documented immunity for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption
• Competency exam and skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Photo for badge within one week of contract signing
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates

Facility & Work Environment

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

Notes

• Return to work restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts
• Must comply with Illinois-specific fingerprinting and registry requirements if no IL license at start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• Nephrology experience
• Urology experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with use of Rapid Response Teams
• Blood product administration experience
• Central line blood draw experience
• Peripheral line care/management experience
• PICC line management experience
• IV start experience
• Heparin administration experience
• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) experience
• CPAP/BiPAP experience
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) experience
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical record system

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with strong clinical skills in Urology/Nephrology who are comfortable working nights and floating within medical surgical units. First-time travel nurses with solid Med Surg experience are welcome.