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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN - Urology/Nephrology)

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

Position Details

• Shift: Nights, either 4x12 or 3x12 (1845-0715)
• Unit: 25-bed Medical Surgical unit with an average daily census of 23
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to other Medical Surgical units as needed
• Block Scheduling: Will try to accommodate but not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions
• On-Call: Not required
• Charge Nurse: Will work charge as needed

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Med Surg nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Tech Cert Verification - National
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in pre/post hemodialysis management
• Experience managing renal failure cases
• Blood product administration experience
• Central line blood draw experience
• PICC line management experience
• Chest tubes experience (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• CPAP/BiPAP experience
• Non-invasive airway management experience
• Portable oxygen tank use experience
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references required
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within one year of start
  • Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella
  • Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• Photo for Badge: Required within one week of contract signing
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet recognized
• Scrub color: Any solid color scrubs allowed
• Charting system: Cerner

Notes

• Candidates ideally should have no more than 5 days of return-to-office restrictions
• Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• Floating to other units may be required within scope of practice

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with strong skills in telemetry, renal care, and emergency response, looking for a travel contract opportunity in Illinois.