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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN MS)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days; no time off before/after holidays or on weekends
• Floating: Mandatory float facility; all clinicians must float within scope as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Illinois
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – Required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must live within 75 miles of the facility (local candidates preferred)
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • 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
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• Required competency exams and medication/pharmacology testing as per facility policy

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Local candidates are preferred but travel nurses are accepted
• Floating is mandatory, so flexibility to work in different units within scope is required

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with structured shifts and clear certification requirements.