Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ortho Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Orthopedic Registered Nurse (Ortho RN)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1845-0715)
• Unit Size: 38 beds
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float to other Medical-Surgical departments as needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-call: None required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Orthopedics experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PICC line management and starting IVs
• Tech Cert Verification - National
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Additional Information

• Unit Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet recognized
• Charting System: Cerner
• Dress Code: Any solid color scrub
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Immunizations and/or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
• TB testing (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold) within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required (specific mask types accepted)
• References: 2 professional references required
• Competency exam and skills checklist required

Notes

• Candidates must be able to work within the facility’s return-to-office restrictions (ideally no more than 5 days off)
• The client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without penalty
• Badge photo required prior to start
• Fingerprints must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start (for candidates without an IL license)

This position is suitable for RNs with orthopedic experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting with opportunities to float to med-surg units.