Medical-Surgical RN (Urology/Nephrology)
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN - Urology/Nephrology)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Urology/Nephrology)
• Shift: 4x12 or 3x12 Night shifts (1845-0715)
• Unit: 25 bed unit, average daily census 23
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Will float within scope to other Medical Surgical units as needed
• Block Scheduling: May try to accommodate but not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions
• On-call: Not required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical/surgical nursing
• First-time travelers accepted if they have a solid RN foundation and >2 years medical/surgical experience
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Urology experience
• Nephrology experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Experience with Telemetry remote monitoring
• Experience using Rapid Response Teams
• Blood product administration experience
• Central line blood draw experience
• Peripheral line care and management experience
• PICC line management experience
• Experience starting IVs
• Heparin administration experience
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• CPAP/BiPAP experience
• Experience with Cerner charting system

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for: TB, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Photo for badge required before start
• References: 2 professional references required

Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts
• Fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for candidates without an IL license

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with strong clinical skills in Urology/Nephrology who are comfortable working night shifts and floating within medical surgical units. The facility uses Cerner for charting and is a Level I trauma center with Magnet recognition.