Job info

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Job Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
Patient Ratios: 1:6
Required Years of Experience: 1 year (minimum)
First-time Travelers: Accepted
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Floating Requirement: Yes
Charting System: Epic
Block Schedule: Not accommodated
Locals Accepted: Yes
Pending License: Not accepted
Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 days

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only
NIH Stroke Certification - Preferred but not required

Recommended Certifications (Preferred)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license for Illinois
Minimum 1 year of experience in Medical Surgical nursing or comparable/higher acuity
Must meet all background checks and education verifications
Must complete required facility orientation modules prior to start
Must provide 2 professional references
Skills checklist for assigned and float units (updated annually)
Employment verification covering last 7 years
Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask models required)
Immunizations and titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
- Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series; declination allowed)
- Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination; declination allowed)
Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation or approved medical/religious exemption

Additional Requirements

Illinois Department of Public Health fingerprinting and registry for candidates without an Illinois state license
Completion of COVID-19 and Influenza exemption forms if applicable
Passport-style photo for badge
Background checks including 7-year history, aliases, sex offender registry, national and federal criminal checks, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
Education verification (ADN or BSN required for RN)
Employment application with explanation of any employment gaps over 30 days

Prior Travel Experience

Not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Medical Surgical with a 13-week contract in Harvey, Illinois. The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience in Medical Surgical or higher acuity, valid Illinois RN licensure, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. First-time travelers are welcome. The position requires weekend and floating shifts, with charting done in Epic. Comprehensive health, background, and credential verifications are mandatory prior to start.