ICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Springfield, Illinois

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Average Daily Census: 10 patients
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet recognized
• Total Staffed Beds: 562 beds
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Job Description

• Work primarily in a trauma/burn ICU with medical and cardiac overflow patients.
• Float within scope to other ICUs (Medical, Neuro, Cardiac), Intermediate Care (IMC), and general floors on modified teams as needed.
• Weekend requirement: work every other weekend.
• On-call required.
• Locals accepted with no radius restrictions.
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: ideally no more than 5 days.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of ICU nursing experience (higher value confirmed).
• Active Illinois RN license required (pending licenses not accepted).
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• Preferred certifications: NIHSS, TNCC, TNS
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Must be able to float as needed within ICU and other units.
• Prior travel experience not required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions within 30 days of start.
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS).
• Competency exam required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs.
• Fit mask test required prior to start.
• 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.
• Photo for badge required before start.
• References: 2 professional references required.
• Skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: any solid color.
• Travelers will be the first to float off the unit if needed.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies.
• Must complete facility-specific documents such as code of conduct and parking permit forms within 7 days of contract signing.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 1 year of experience looking for a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital. Night shift and weekend work are required, with flexibility to float to other units.