Travel Med/Surg RN
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• No block scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on holidays or weekends, and no RTO the day before or after a holiday
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope as required by the facility
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience in Med/Surg
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (required as of 10/14/2024 for Med/Surg RNs)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue (not provided)

Location Preference

• Locals accepted, preference for candidates living within 75 miles of the facility
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• 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, required annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella with 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required as of 8/21/2025

Competency Exams (Required for start on/after specified dates)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required within 12 months of start)
• Color Blind Testing (required within 12 months of start)
• General Competency Exam (required within 12 months of start)

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific forms and rules of behavior
• References: 2 references within 2 years preferred but not mandatory to start
• Skills checklist required annually

This position requires flexibility, adherence to strict compliance and documentation standards, and the ability to float as needed within the facility. It is ideal for RNs with Med/Surg acute care experience seeking a travel contract role in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.