Medical-Surgical RN, Urology/Nephrology
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

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

Position Details

• Shift: 4x12 or 3x12 Night shifts (1845-0715)
• Unit: 25 bed Medical Surgical unit with an average daily census of 23
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Charge Nurse: Will work charge as needed
• Floating: Will float within scope to other Medical Surgical units
• Block Scheduling: Will try to accommodate but not guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Nursing with Urology/Nephrology focus
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in medical/surgical nursing (higher value confirmed)
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted if they have a solid RN foundation and >2 years medical/surgical experience
• Licensure: Active Illinois RN license required or in application process
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Required Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Work Setting Experience: Medical Surgical / Telemetry
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:

  • Telemetry remote monitoring
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Genitourinary/Renal Skills:

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

  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs
• Medication Skills: Heparin administration
• Respiratory Care:

  • Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • CPAP/BiPAP
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Nasal Cannula
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Oral suctioning
  • Portable oxygen tank use
• Professional Knowledge:

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

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

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 Healthcare Worker Registry fingerprinting (must be done in Illinois, 3 business days prior to start)
• Education verification (degree/transcript/diploma)
• State-specific searches including Illinois Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and Violent Offender registries within 30 days of start
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• 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, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with a focus on Urology/Nephrology in a Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility with shifts and floating, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.