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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Average Daily Census: 21 patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 for days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Will float within scope to other Med Surg and similar units as needed
• Block Scheduling: Not available, but typically can schedule 3 shifts in a row
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-call: Not required
• License: Must have an active Illinois nursing license in hand to apply
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year Med Surg experience
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH certification
• Preferred Certifications/Skills:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) based on unit/specialty
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) based on unit/specialty

Preferred Clinical Skills & Experience

• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Telemetry, Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular: Post Angiogram, Post MI care
• Endocrine/Metabolic: IV insulin protocols
• Gastrointestinal: Colostomy care, feeding tube management
• 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
• Medications: Heparin, Insulin, PCA
• Neurological/Psychiatric: CVA, pre/post neurosurgery care
• Orthopedic Trauma: Preferred
• Surgical Drain Care: Preferred
• Respiratory: Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
• Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, wound care/wound vac
• Other Preferences: Previous charge nurse experience, Cerner charting experience, Level I trauma experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility 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

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification (degree/transcript)
• Various state-specific criminal and offender registry searches
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs
• Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• Various facility-specific documents including code of conduct and parking permit forms

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Med Surg RN with night shifts in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL. The role requires at least 1 year of Med Surg experience, active IL RN license, and certifications including BLS and NIH. Preferred skills include telemetry, cardiac, endocrine, renal, respiratory, and trauma care. The position involves floating to similar units and working every other weekend. Comprehensive onboarding and compliance documentation are required.