Medical-Surgical RN
Decatur, IL
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical) - Travel/Contract

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical RN
• Shift: 4x12 or 3x12 Night shifts (1800-0630)
• Average Daily Census: 35 patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical Surgical)
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory; ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Will float as needed within department scope
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions
• Licensure: Must have active Illinois RN license or be in application process with ETA to apply
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Clinical Skills & Experience Requirements

• Medical Surgical experience required
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:

  • Telemetry (remote monitoring)
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Gastrointestinal Care:

  • Colostomy care
  • Feeding tube care and management
• Genitourinary/Renal Care:

  • Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
  • Renal failure care
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy:

  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs
• Medication Skills:

  • Heparin
  • Insulin
  • PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia)
• Respiratory Care:

  • CPAP/BiPAP
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Nasal cannula
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Oral suctioning
  • Oxygen face masks
  • Portable oxygen tank
  • Tracheostomy management
• Professional Knowledge:

  • Isolation precautions
  • Wound care and Wound Vac
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience required

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Beds: 372 staffed beds
• Scrub Colors: Blue, black, or gray
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years (including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific searches (Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, State Police registries) within 30 days prior to start
• Fingerprinting via Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start)
• Education verification (degree/transcript/diploma)
• Primary source verification of certifications and state license (NURSYS for RN)
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo (color, mid-shoulders up, plain background) due before start
• Signed Code of Conduct and other facility-specific documents
• 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
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Two professional references required
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work night shifts and every other weekend.
• Floating within the department may be required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with strong clinical skills in telemetry, renal care, IV therapy, respiratory management, and wound care, who are comfortable working night shifts in a Level II Trauma acute care hospital setting.