Medical-Surgical Float Pool RN
Harvey, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical) - Travel/Contract

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Job Description: Float Pool RN

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty or in a comparable or higher acuity area.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates. Must be AHA provider or AHA RQI. Other providers not accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for specific RN/unit positions (verify if applicable).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for specific RN/unit positions (verify if applicable).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Recommended for Nursery, NICU, and Labor & Delivery.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Recommended for Emergency Room.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): AWHONN Intermediate recommended for Labor & Delivery.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required as applicable.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for ER and Behavioral Health clinical candidates; may be completed onsite.

Licensure & Verification

• Valid state RN license with primary source verification within 30 days of assignment start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Illinois Department of Public Health fingerprinting required if the profession does not require an Illinois state license.

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, national and federal criminal checks, FACIS III.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required for highest level of education (ADN or BSN for RN).
• Transcript/diploma acceptable if education verification cannot be completed.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 30 days of start.
• Employment verification covering last 7 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually for assigned and float units.
• References: Minimum 2 required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask models required).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination or declination within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• TB questionnaire if positive TB test.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation required for 2025-26 season or approved medical/religious exemption.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility orientation modules (~2 hours) prior to start.
• Passport-style photo for badge.
• COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine exemption forms available for religious or medical exemptions; must be submitted and approved at least one week prior to documentation due date.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license or state ID.
• Fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois if required.
• All documentation and verifications must be completed timely to avoid delays or removal from schedule.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of medical-surgical experience seeking a travel/contract opportunity in Illinois.