Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) - Chicago, IL

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: No block scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days off per month, no more than 2 consecutive days off. No time off allowed on holidays, weekends, or the day before/after a holiday.
• Floating: Mandatory float facility; all staff must float within their scope as needed.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (required as of 10/14/2024 for Med Surg and other specialties)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals preferred (must live within 75 miles of the facility)
• Pending License: Not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue (not provided)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• International background check if applicable (lived/worked internationally in past 7 years)
• Illinois Health Care Worker Registry Search (for aides and nursing assistants only)

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only) preferred
• BLS (AHA only) required for all nursing and tech positions
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual renewal required)
• Other certifications as applicable by specialty (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for starts on/after 4/14/24)
• Color Blind Testing (required for starts on/after 1/16/24)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for EKG Techs and preferred for ER RNs)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination (declination must be within 12 months)
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually (PPD not accepted after 12/15/2025)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (10/01 - 04/01)

Facility-Specific Documents

• Completion of facility-specific HIS forms required for RNs and other roles
• Rules of Behavior acknowledgment

Additional Notes

• References: 2 references within 2 years preferred but not required to start
• Complete application and skills checklist required annually
• Must be legally authorized to work in Illinois and meet all state-specific requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a structured schedule and mandatory floating, ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs seeking a travel contract in the Chicago area.