ED Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED)
• Shift: Evening shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (15:00–03:30)
• Average Daily Census: 175 patients in a 56-bed ED
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet designated
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color allowed
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with both adult and pediatric patients
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Clinical skills and competencies:

  • Management of dysrhythmias and patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
  • Continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration
  • Chest tube insertion and management
  • Intubation
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical record system

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Weekend Work: Every other weekend required
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an appropriate healthcare provider, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella) or signed declinations
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and other state-specific searches within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting and Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry results required for clinical candidates without an IL license
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Professional references: 2 required

Documentation & Onboarding

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Education verification (degree/transcript)
• Photo for badge (color, plain background)
• Signed code of conduct and parking permit forms
• Completion of required computer-based learning modules before orientation
• Skills checklist

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation
• No on-call shifts count as call-offs if used in lieu of cancellation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume, Level I trauma ED with a diverse patient population requiring advanced emergency nursing skills.