IMC Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Unit: Intermediate Care (IMC) / Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient Ratios/Daily Caseload: Not specified
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Block Scheduling: Possible, discuss with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; cancellations beyond that will be billed

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required (no first-timers accepted)
• Required Work Setting Experience: Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown units
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Telemetry monitoring on unit
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular Care:

  • Post cardiac angiogram, MI, cardiac catheterization, and surgery care
  • Sheath removal and TR Band management
• Gastrointestinal Care: Feeding tube care and management
• Renal Care: Pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure care
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy:

  • Accessing ports, arterial line management, blood product administration
  • Central line, PICC line, peripheral line care/management
  • Phlebotomy and starting IVs
• Medication Management:

  • Heparin protocols
  • Management and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • PCA and procedural sedation administration
• Neurological/Psychiatric Care:

  • Craniotomy, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedics: Ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacements
• Plastic Surgery: Skin grafts, surgical drains
• Respiratory Care:

  • Ventilator care, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • External CPAP/BIPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
  • ABG interpretation, nasal cannula, oxygen masks, portable oxygen tanks
  • Non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy care
• Professional Skills: Isolation precautions, wound care including wound vac
• Preferred Experience: Cerner electronic health record, teaching hospital, Level I trauma center experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good physical and mental health, ability to perform job functions without restrictions
• 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 required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or exemption)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or exemption)
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (negative dilute results require retest)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal, sex offender, SSN trace, counties, states, FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
  • Illinois-specific searches (Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry) within 30 days prior to start
• Fingerprinting and Illinois Healthcare Registry Worker results required for clinical candidates without an IL license; prints must be done in Illinois 3 business days prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required within one week of signing contract (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment and computer-based learning modules before or on first day of orientation
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital, Magnet designated, Level I trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• Candidates ideally should have no more than 5 days of return-to-office restrictions
• Candidates must be able to work every other weekend
• No on-call shifts required

This position is suited for experienced IMC/Stepdown RNs with strong telemetry and critical care skills looking for a 13-week travel contract in Illinois.