Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Ortho Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Orthopedic Registered Nurse (Ortho RN)
• Shift: Nights (4x12 or 3x12 hour shifts, 18:45 - 07:15)
• Unit Size: 38 beds
• Work Schedule: Must work every other weekend
• Floating: May float to other Medical-Surgical departments as needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-call: None required

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty required
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Special Skills:

  • IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required (including PICC line management and starting IVs)
  • Telemetry experience preferred
  • Cerner electronic health record experience preferred

License Requirements

• Must have an active Illinois RN license (pending licenses not accepted)

Facility & Environment

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

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches required within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam required 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:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience, with orthopedic experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in PICC line management
• Skilled in starting IVs

Notes

• Candidate may be called off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• Ideally, no more than 5 days off during the contract
• Badge photo required before start
• Various state-specific registry checks and documentation required prior to start

This position is suitable for RNs with orthopedic experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet hospital setting with night shifts and a 13-week commitment.