Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
ILARL Ascension Saint Joseph

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room RN (Night Shift)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: Night shift, 6:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week)
Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Room during night shifts.
• Weekend availability as needed.
• Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in Emergency Room nursing.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) certified
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA certified
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA certified
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – current, renewed every 4 years
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification – Group A updated yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) – 8-hour course, updated every 2 years
• Current license verification and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start

Required Licenses and Verifications

• Valid RN license verified through Nursys within 30 days prior to start
• Current professional nursing license and primary source verification
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address on file)

Required Exams and Competency Testing

• Specialty exam demonstrating competency in Emergency Room nursing (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Core competencies exam covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory topics (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• EKG exam with a minimum passing score of 80%, updated every 3 years
• Epic electronic health record test-out and training checklist with signed attestation

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Proof of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or documented history (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
• 2-step PPD or IGRA testing for tuberculosis, with annual TB questionnaire
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding
• Biometric consent and badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background)
• Completion of pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip training
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and National Sex Offender registry (updated annually)
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days prior to start
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and extensions

Notes

• Only two attempts allowed for specialty and competency exams.
• Some optional checklists may be required by unit leadership after onboarding.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.

This position is ideal for Emergency Room RNs seeking a night shift role with a comprehensive credentialing and onboarding process in a large urban setting.