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

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN - Urology/Nephrology)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (3x12 hour shifts)
Unit Details:

• 25-bed unit with an average daily census of 23 patients
• Acute Care Hospital, Level I trauma center, Magnet designated

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical Surgical unit specializing in Urology and Nephrology
• Float within scope to other Medical Surgical units as needed
• Work every other weekend
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Clinical Skills & Experience Required

• Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
• Renal failure management
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws
• PICC line management
• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work within facility policies including floating to other units
• No on-call required
• Locals accepted with no radius restrictions
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days

Orientation & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Primary source verifications for certifications and licenses
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• Completion of computer-based learning modules before orientation
• 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 documented immunity required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Two professional references required

Work Environment & Other Details

• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required, no cost to employee
• Acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travel nurses accepted if they have a solid Med/Surg foundation; prior travel experience is not explicitly required

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Medical Surgical RN travel contract position.