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

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (06:45 AM - 07:15 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 21 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to other departments as needed
• Schedule: Block scheduling accommodation possible
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restriction
• Guaranteed Hours: Subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Blood product administration
• Peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption by November 30
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Fingerprinting and Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry results required if no active IL license
• State-specific criminal and offender registry searches required within 30 days of start
• Education verification and competency exam required
• Photo for badge within one week of contract signing
• Code of conduct acknowledgment required within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Facility Information

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet designated facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color

Additional Notes

• On-call not required
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• References: Two professional references required for clinical candidates
• Drug screen and health documents not required for non-clinical or remote candidates

This position is suitable for nurses seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity acute care setting with opportunities to work in a Magnet and Level I trauma environment.