Pre/Post Operative RN
Springfield, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery Center of Illinois

Job Opportunity: Pre/Post Op Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Pre/Post Operative Care
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (06:45 AM – 03:15 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: 5-room orthopedic surgery center with an average daily census of 25 patients
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling: Accommodation possible
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed hours: Subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 3 years of experience in PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, including experience within the last year
• Pre-Op experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace, Counties, States
  • National Criminal, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• State-specific searches required within 30 days of start:

  • Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Search
  • Illinois Most Wanted Search (must show all 20 wanted fugitives)
  • Illinois State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry
• Fingerprinting: Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry results required for clinical candidates without an IL license; prints must be taken in Illinois 3 business days prior to start
• Education verification: Initial degree verification required (unofficial or official transcripts accepted if pending)
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Skills checklist and professional references (2) required for clinical candidates

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, or equivalent, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions without restrictions
• Fit mask test required (3M 1860 small/regular, 1870, or 1870+); PAPR users exempt from fit test
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start; negative dilute results require retest
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required within one week of contract signing (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and parking permit forms within 7 days of contract signing (if applicable)
• Housing review and interview availability must be provided upon submission
• Candidates may be called off or placed on-call; call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment are allowed without pay

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized orthopedic surgery center with a consistent day shift schedule and supportive facility policies for travel nurses.