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

Registered Nurse - Ortho (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: 38-bed Orthopedics unit
• Shift: Nights, either 4x12 or 3x12 hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float to other Medical-Surgical departments as needed
• Block schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals accepted without radius restrictions
• On-call: None

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Orthopedics nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• PICC line management skills

Facility & Work Environment

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

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, or equivalent
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, phencyclidine, propoxyphene)
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions
• State-specific searches required within 30 days of start (Illinois Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, State Police registries)
• Fingerprinting required in Illinois within 3 business days prior to start for clinical candidates without an IL license
• Education verification required
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Professional references: 2 required for travel/acute care clinical candidates

Additional Notes

• Candidate must submit a badge photo within one week of contract signing
• Candidate must review and sign code of conduct and parking permit forms within 7 days of contract signing
• Facility accommodates latex allergies
• Guaranteed hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as canceled shifts
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

This position is suitable for RNs with orthopedic experience seeking a night shift travel contract in an acute care, Level I trauma, Magnet hospital environment.