Medical-Surgical RN – Urology/Nephrology
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN - Urology/Nephrology) - Travel/Contract

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Shift: Day shift, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (3x12 hour shifts)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Details:

• 25-bed unit with an average daily census of 23 patients
• Acute Care Hospital, Level I trauma center, Magnet designated
• Charting system: Cerner

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical Surgical unit specializing in Urology and Nephrology
• Float within scope to other Medical Surgical units as needed
• Work every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed
• Locals accepted with no radius restrictions
• Must have active Illinois RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Required to have no more than 5 days of Return to Office (RTO) restrictions ideally

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with use of Rapid Response Teams
• Clinical competencies in:

  • Pre- and post-hemodialysis management
  • Renal failure case management
  • Central line blood draws and PICC line management
  • Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • CPAP/BiPAP management
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) use
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Portable oxygen tank use
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Work Environment and Expectations

• Acute care hospital setting with 562 staffed beds
• Scrub color: any solid color scrubs allowed
• Parking permit required but no cost for parking
• Badge photo required before start (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Must be able to perform core functions of the position without restrictions

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within one year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (3M 1860 small/regular, 1870, or 1870+ masks acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year of start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella) or signed declinations
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Background checks including national and state-specific criminal and sex offender registry searches within 30 days of start
• Illinois Department of Corrections and Most Wanted searches required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting and Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry results required for clinical candidates without an active Illinois license (must be done in Illinois)
• Education verification and competency exams required

Additional Notes

• Two professional references required
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific code of conduct and parking permit forms within 7 days of contract signing
• Facility accommodates latex allergies
• No guaranteed hours if client cancels shifts; client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without penalty

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with strong clinical skills in Urology/Nephrology and telemetry who are comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment. First-time travel nurses with solid Med Surg experience are welcome.