Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Harvey, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year (minimum)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Yes
• Charting System: Epic
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only
• NIH Stroke Certification - Preferred but not required

Recommended Certifications (Preferred)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license for Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Medical Surgical nursing or comparable/higher acuity
• Must meet all background checks and education verifications
• Must complete required facility orientation modules prior to start
• Must provide 2 professional references
• Skills checklist for assigned and float units (updated annually)
• Employment verification covering last 7 years
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series; declination allowed)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination; declination allowed)
• Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation or approved medical/religious exemption

Additional Requirements

• Illinois Department of Public Health fingerprinting and registry for candidates without an Illinois state license
• Completion of COVID-19 and Influenza exemption forms if applicable
• Passport-style photo for badge
• Background checks including 7-year history, aliases, sex offender registry, national and federal criminal checks, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (ADN or BSN required for RN)
• Employment application with explanation of any employment gaps over 30 days

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Medical Surgical with a 13-week contract in Harvey, Illinois. The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience in Medical Surgical or higher acuity, valid Illinois RN licensure, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. First-time travelers are welcome. The position requires weekend and floating shifts, with charting done in Epic. Comprehensive health, background, and credential verifications are mandatory prior to start.