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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Ortho RN / Med Surg)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Ortho RN preferred; MS RNs with good Ortho experience accepted)
• Unit: 38 bed unit
• Shift: Nights (1845-0645), either 4x12 or 3x12 shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Work every third weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to other Med Surg departments as needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License: Must have an active Illinois nursing license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Special Skills:

  • IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required (PICC line management, starting IVs)
  • Telemetry experience preferred
  • Cerner charting experience preferred

Facility & Work Environment

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

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
  • 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
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• References: Two professional references required for clinical candidates
• Photo for Badge: Required within one week of signing contract
• Code of Conduct: Must review and sign within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking Permit Form: Must review and sign within 7 days of contract signing (if applicable)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• Orthopedics experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PICC line management skills
• Ability to start IVs

Notes

• No on-call requirement
• Guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Candidates must be able to work nights and every third weekend
• Floating to other Med Surg departments may be required within scope of practice

This position is ideal for RNs with solid Ortho or Med Surg experience looking for a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital.