Travel Medical-Surgical RN
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical) - Travel/Contract

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility
Beds: 562 staffed beds

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical RN
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Average Daily Census: 22 patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Medical Surgical experience
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Will float to other units within scope as needed
• Block Scheduling: Schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• License: Must have active Illinois RN license in hand
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA (RQI acceptable)
• ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty

Required Skills & Experience

• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Telemetry (remote monitoring), Rapid Response Teams
• Gastrointestinal Care: Colostomy care, Feeding tube care/management
• Genitourinary/Renal: Pre/Post Hemodialysis management, Renal failure care
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Blood product administration, Central line blood draws, Peripheral line care, PICC line management, IV starts
• Medication Administration: Heparin, Insulin, PCA
• Neurological/Psychiatric: Spinal cord injuries
• Orthopedic Trauma: Experience required, including surgical drains
• Respiratory Care: CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oral suctioning, Oxygen face masks, Portable oxygen tanks, Pre/Post thoracic surgery, Tracheostomy management
• Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, Wound care including Wound Vac

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years (including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific searches (Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry) within 30 days prior to start
• Fingerprinting via Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (must be done in Illinois 3 business days prior to start)
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo (color, mid-shoulders up, plain background) due before start
• Signed Code of Conduct and other facility-specific documents
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate provider, 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
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Two professional references required
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Additional Information

• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost (form completed during orientation)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with strong multi-specialty skills, who hold an active Illinois license and are comfortable working night shifts in a busy Level I trauma acute care hospital.