ICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
• Average Daily Census: 10 patients
• Work Schedule: Every other weekend required
• On-call: Yes
• Floating: Required within scope; may float to Medical, Neuro, Cardiac ICUs, IMC, and general floors on modified teams
• Patient Population: Primarily trauma/burn ICU with medical and cardiac overflow patients
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet designated
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or US ID
• Background checks within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace, Counties, States, National Criminal, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (initial degree verification required)
• Illinois-specific state searches within 30 days of start:

  • Department of Corrections Inmate Search
  • State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry
  • Most Wanted Search
• Fingerprinting via Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start)
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Badge photo required within one week of signing contract
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form to be completed within 7 days of contract signing (if applicable)
• Completion of computer-based learning (CBL) modules by first day of orientation

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or equivalent, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required (3M1860 small/regular, 1870, or 1870+ masks accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (negative dilute results require retest)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted with no radius restrictions
• Return-to-Office (RTO) ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed hours subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for cancelled shifts
• Scrub color: Any solid color

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU environment within a Level I trauma center and Magnet hospital, with a supportive team and diverse patient population.