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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
• 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
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days off, no more than 2 consecutive days; no time off before/after holidays or on weekends
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope to meet facility needs

Experience & Certifications

• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience in Medical-Surgical nursing
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (required as of 10/14/2024, must be updated annually)
• Preferred Certification: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Licensure & Residency

• License: Must have an active RN license for Illinois (pending licenses not accepted)
• Residency: Locals accepted, preference for candidates living within 75 miles of the facility

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
  • Varicella with 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required for start dates after April 2024
• Facility-specific rules and forms must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Floating is mandatory as per facility policy
• No block scheduling available

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with night shifts and a structured weekend schedule.