Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Ortho Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: 38-bed orthopedic unit
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float to other Medical-Surgical departments as needed
• Schedule: No block scheduling accommodations
• Locals accepted without radius restrictions
• On-call: None
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation

Required 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 / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PICC line management skills
• Ability to start IVs

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet-designated facility
• Total staffed beds: 562
• 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, including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions
• State-specific criminal and offender registry searches required within 30 days of start
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS)
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Photo for badge (color, plain background) due before start
• Signed Code of Conduct and parking permit form within 7 days of contract signing
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• References: Two professional references required for travel clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for candidates without an IL license
• Facility accommodates latex allergies
• Candidates should expect up to 5 days off between shifts ideally (RTO restrictions)

This position is ideal for an experienced orthopedic RN comfortable with night shifts, telemetry skills, and working in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated Level I trauma center.