Travel Orthopedic RN
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Ortho RN

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Facility: Springfield Memorial Hospital, Hereford Regional Medical Center
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: 38 bed unit
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-timers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every third weekend
• On-call: None
• Floating: May float to other Med Surg departments as needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License: Must have active Illinois RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Certifications & Skills

• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), Telemetry experience, Cerner charting experience
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy Skills: PICC line management, starting IVs
• Travel Experience: Preferred

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level I trauma center
• Magnet Status: Magnet designated hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Certifications: BLS (required), ACLS (preferred), PALS (if applicable)
• Primary source verifications: State license, NURSYS verification
• Competency exam (clinical/allied candidates)
• Badge photo (color, plain background)
• Signed Code of Conduct
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• Physical exam within 1 year, including labs
• Fit mask test (3M1860, 1870, or 1870+)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Background check covering last 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days prior to start
• Professional references (2) required for clinical candidates
• Education verification (degree/transcript/diploma)
• Illinois-specific checks including:

  • Health Care Worker Registry (fingerprints required in Illinois)
  • Department of Corrections Inmate Search
  • Most Wanted Search
  • State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be able to perform core functions without restrictions
• Facility accommodates latex allergies
• Parking permit form and badge name confirmation required within 7 days of contract signing
• Fingerprints must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start
• Background and state-specific searches are mandatory and must be current

This position is ideal for RNs with orthopedic and telemetry experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a Level I trauma, Magnet hospital setting using Cerner EMR. Candidates must be fully licensed in Illinois and meet all health and compliance requirements prior to start.