Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Emergency Room (Level I Trauma, Urban setting)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Experience Requirements:

  • Must have prior experience in an urban, Level I Trauma Emergency Department
  • Experience in a teaching hospital preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required (first-timers accepted)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required
• Charting System: Epic
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required for ER clinical candidates; can be completed onsite twice per month

Preferred Certifications:

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (if not already held)

Licensure & Verification

• Must have a valid RN license
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of assignment start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) fingerprinting required if no Illinois state license

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific approved masks)
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and titers (must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (if positive TB history)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation or approved medical/religious exemption required
• COVID-19 religious or medical exemption forms available (facility-specific process)

Documentation & Background Checks

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID required
• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, criminal, federal, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (ADN or BSN minimum)
• Employment verification for last 7 years, including explanation of gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist for assigned and float units, updated annually
• Two professional references required

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport style, plain background, no headgear)
• Facility orientation modules (~2 hours) must be completed before start
• Candidates must complete all required health and compliance documents promptly to avoid delays
• Floating to other units may be required

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of ER experience in a Level I Trauma urban setting who are comfortable working weekends and floating. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.