Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Average Daily Census: 21 patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet department needs
• License: Must have active Illinois RN license or be in application process with ETA to apply
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; cancellations beyond that will be billed

Required Certifications

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

Required Skills & Knowledge

• IV Therapy and Phlebotomy skills/experience
• Blood Product Administration
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• PICC Line Management
• Isolation Precautions

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid 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 and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific state searches (Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry) within 30 days prior to start
• Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (must be done in Illinois 3 business days prior to start)
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Photo for badge (color, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Signed Code of Conduct
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• 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
• Two professional references required
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Notes

• Candidate must be able to complete all required documentation and screenings within specified timeframes prior to start date.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies.
• No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of medical-surgical experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital. Night shift availability and flexibility to float within departments are required.