PACU Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility
Shift: Mid shift (10:45 AM - 11:15 PM)
Average Daily Census: 60 patients
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Specialty: PACU Registered Nurse
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of RN experience required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Licensure: Active Illinois RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• On-Call: Yes, on-call required
• First-Timers: Not accepted (must have prior experience)
• Locals: Accepted, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Facility Highlights

• 562 staffed beds
• Uses Cerner for charting
• Scrub color provided
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • National Criminal and Sex Offender checks
  • FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
• Education verification (degree verification required)
• State-specific searches including:

  • Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Search
  • Illinois Most Wanted Search
  • Illinois State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry
• Fingerprint results via Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry (must be done in Illinois, 3 business days prior to start)
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Photo for badge (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Signed Code of Conduct
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate healthcare provider, confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
• 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
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (negative dilute results require retest)
• Two professional references required
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours may be subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for cancelled shifts.
• Block scheduling accommodations may be discussed during the interview.

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs with required certifications and an active Illinois license, seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital.