Travel Operating Room Trauma Registered Nurse
Chicago, IL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Level 1 Trauma Experience required
• RN must be able to scrub and circulate
• Experience in the following areas required:

  • Orthopedics (Ortho, Ortho Trauma)
  • Vascular
  • Urology
  • General Surgery
• Preferred experience in:

  • Neurosurgery (cranial and spine)
  • Open Heart/Thoracic
  • Ophthalmology
  • ENT
  • Bariatric
  • Gynecology
• On-call requirement:

  • One 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday (7 AM - 7 PM or 7 PM - 7 AM)
  • No weekday call
• Requested Time Off (RTO) policy:

  • Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days
  • No RTO the day before or after a holiday
  • No RTO on weekends

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, required for all nursing positions
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, required for Cath Lab RN, Critical Care Float, Endo/GI Lab RN, ER Tech, RN ICU, IR RN, L&D PACU
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, required for ER RN, Interventional Radiology, PACU, Pediatrics, PICU (preferred for ER)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA only, required for L&D, NICU
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) – Required for Oncology
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required for L&D
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for RNs in ICU, MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, ER, Interventional Radiology, L&D, Med Surg, NICU, PACU, PCU/Float, Pediatrics, PICU, Tele; must be updated annually

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for starts on/after 4/14/24, must be completed within 12 months of start)
• Color Blind Testing Online (for starts on/after 1/16/24, must be completed within 12 months of start)
• Competency Exam (for starts on/after 4/14/24, must be completed within 12 months of start)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for EKG Techs, preferred for ER RNs, must be completed within 12 months of start)

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Background Check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• International Background Check if lived/worked internationally in past 7 years
• Illinois Health Care Worker Registry Search (for aides and nursing assistants only; not required for RNs)
• Education Verification (only for Unit Secretary)

Required Health Documents

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start, updated annually, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start, required annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months of start, updated annually; chest x-ray if positive TB history
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (booster if low titer)
• Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year of start
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (booster if low titer)
• Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 04/01)
• COVID-19 vaccine NOT required as of 8/21/2025

Additional Requirements

• Resume, Cover Letter, Skills Checklist, and PSV (Provider Screening Verification) required
• References: 2 within 2 years preferred but not mandatory to start
• Complete Employment Application required
• Annual Skills Checklist required
• Facility-specific forms must be completed prior to start (e.g., RN HIS Forms)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Chicago, Illinois, requiring Level 1 trauma experience with surgical scrub and circulate skills. The role demands flexibility for weekend on-call shifts and adherence to strict RTO policies. Multiple certifications and health screenings are mandatory, with ongoing competency and background checks to maintain compliance.