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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Time Off (RTO): Maximum 5 days off, no more than 2 consecutive days; no time off before/after holidays or on weekends
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope to meet facility needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Local Candidates: Accepted and preferred; must live within 75 miles of the facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with recent experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Electronic charting system used

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (clear and legible)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Various health and safety documents including:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
  • Fit mask test within 1 year (N95 or equivalent)
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), TB screening (QGold or TSPOT)
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Competency exams and training as required (medication test, color blindness, dysrhythmia/EKG competency for applicable roles)
• Completion of facility-specific forms and compliance with rules of behavior

Notes

• No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.
• Locals are preferred but travel nurses are welcome.
• Floating to other units within scope is mandatory.
• No call or block scheduling.

This role is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, offering consistent hours and a structured weekend schedule.