Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
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)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days, no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on holidays, day before/after holidays, or weekends
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope as required by 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) - AHA only
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs in Med/Surg and other specified units; must be updated annually)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Licensure & Location

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

Facility Highlights

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

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background Check within 12 months 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) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Drug Testing: 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)

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

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

Additional Notes

• References: 2 references within 2 years preferred but not mandatory for start
• Complete application and skills checklist required annually
• Must comply with facility-specific rules of behavior and complete required HIS forms for RNs

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