Med Surg RN
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN)

Location

• City: Springfield, Illinois
• Facility: Springfield Memorial Hospital
• Hospital System: Hereford Regional Medical Center

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 Nights (1845-0715)
• Weekend Requirement: Will work every other weekend; additional weekend may be scheduled to make up for time off.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Active License: Must have an active Illinois RN license in hand to apply.
• Special Requirements:

  • Experience with PICC line management and starting IVs is required.
  • Willingness to take trach and laryngectomy patients (experience not required but must be willing to learn).
  • Must be willing to take up to a 1:7 patient ratio if needed (not common).

Facility Information

• Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level I trauma center
• Magnet Status: Magnet hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 562 beds
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Parking permit required, no cost.

Additional Information

• Floating: Will float as needed within scope to meet facility needs.
• RTO Restrictions: Requests for time off will be reviewed based on unit's schedule; only one winter holiday off can be requested.
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no radius restrictions.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within a year of start.
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Vaccinations: Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.

Documentation Required

• Valid/current US Driver’s license or ID
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• NURSYS Verification
• TB Questionnaire
• Vaccination records for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, etc.

This position offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to expand their experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.