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

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Work Schedule: Will work every other weekend; if time off falls on a weekend, additional weekend shifts may be required to compensate
• Patient Ratio: Must be willing to take up to a 1:7 patient ratio if needed (rare)
• Floating: Will float within scope as needed
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• PICC line management experience
• Experience with starting IVs
• Willingness to care for tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients (experience not required, but must be willing to learn)
• Cerner experience preferred

Facility & Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet designated facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color allowed
• Parking permit required, no cost

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches required within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within one year of start, confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• TB testing (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold) within one year of start; chest x-ray if positive test within past year
• Competency exam required prior to start
• Professional references: 2 required
• Badge photo required before start
• Completion of orientation safety manual and facility-specific modules required

Scheduling & Time Off

• Only one winter holiday off allowed per contract, subject to manager approval
• Time off requests reviewed based on unit schedule
• Up to 36 hours of client call-offs allowed per 13-week assignment without penalty; additional cancellations billed

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• On-call shifts are not required
• Candidates must be willing to work with a diverse patient population including complex cases such as trach and laryngectomy patients

This position is ideal for a Med Surg RN with at least 2 years of experience, who is flexible with weekend work and patient ratios, and holds an active Illinois RN license.