Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

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

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Orthopedic Registered Nurse (Ortho RN)
• Shift: 3x12 hour weekend day shifts (Friday-Sunday OR Saturday-Monday)
• Unit Size: 38 beds
• Float: May float within scope to other Medical-Surgical departments as needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-Call: None required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in PICC line management
• Skilled in starting IVs

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have an active Illinois RN license in hand to apply
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred

Additional Requirements

• 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 for those hours
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific criminal and abuse registry searches as required by Illinois regulations
• Primary source verification of licenses and certifications
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within one year of start, including labs and immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, TB testing, flu vaccination or approved exemption)
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Badge photo required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific documents such as code of conduct and parking permit forms

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility

Notes

• Candidates must be able to meet all health and safety requirements including immunizations and drug screening.
• Fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois for clinical candidates without an IL state license providing direct care.
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.

This position is ideal for orthopedic RNs seeking weekend travel assignments with a reputable acute care hospital in Illinois.