Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Chicago, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse, Emergency Room (ER)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Return to Office (RTO): Up to 5 days max, no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on holidays, weekends, or the day before/after a holiday
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope as needed by the facility
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Emergency Department (ED)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred
• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Illinois (pending licenses not accepted)
• Local Candidates: Accepted and preferred; must live within 75 miles of the facility
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed
• Parking: Adjacent parking garage available

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, required annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required
• Facility-specific forms and rules of behavior must be completed

Additional Notes

• This is a mandatory float position; flexibility to work in different units within scope is required
• No block scheduling available
• No call or holiday time off allowed
• Locals preferred but travel candidates accepted

This opportunity is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a busy urban hospital setting with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.