Peritoneal Dialysis RN
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: Dialysis Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Dialysis (Peritoneal Dialysis focus)
• Shift: Evening, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (1:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours guaranteed
• Call Requirements:

  • 12-hour on-call shift every other Sunday
  • 3-hour on-call shift approximately twice weekly after regular shift
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (work Saturday + on-call Sunday)
• Time Off (RTO):

  • Maximum 5 days off total, no more than 2 consecutive days
  • No time off before/after holidays or on weekends
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope as needed by facility

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years full-time clinical nursing experience
  • At least 2 years current experience in peritoneal dialysis in an outpatient setting
  • Experience in education and training patients on peritoneal dialysis within the last 3 years
• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Illinois (no pending licenses accepted)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Locals: Local candidates accepted and preferred (within 75 miles radius)

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Electronic charting system: Cerner
• Parking available at $2/day with shuttle service to facility

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, annual renewal required; exemptions possible with approval
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually; chest x-ray and questionnaire if history positive
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – May 4)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 12 months of start
• Color blindness testing within 12 months of start
• General competency exam within 12 months of start
• NIH Stroke Certification required for RNs in specified specialties, updated annually
• Completion of PromisePoint EMR training modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)

Background and Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry verification for work eligibility (not required for RNs)
• Complete 7-year employment application with no gaps over 30 days
• Annual skills checklist

Additional Notes

• No holiday time off allowed during contract
• Facility is a mandatory float site; flexibility required
• Locals preferred but travel candidates accepted
• No block scheduling for shifts

This position is ideal for experienced dialysis RNs with outpatient peritoneal dialysis expertise seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with structured shifts and call requirements.