Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Rehab) - Illinois, Harvey

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Rehab)
• Location: Harvey, Illinois
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Illinois.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty or comparable/higher acuity area.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or AHA RQI only.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for specific RN/unit positions (verify if applicable).
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for specific RN/unit positions (verify if applicable).
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check including SS trace, sex offender, national and federal criminal checks, FACIS III.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
  • Education verification (ADN or BSN required).
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask types required).
  • Immunizations and titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Negative TB or Chest X-Ray, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 30 days of start.
  • Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation or approved exemption.
• Other Requirements:

  • Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
  • 2 professional references.
  • Employment application including last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
  • Skills checklist updated annually for assigned and float units.
  • Work history verification covering 7 years.
  • Completion of facility orientation modules prior to start.
  • Photo for badge (passport style, plain background, no headgear).
• Fingerprinting: Required only if the candidate’s profession does not require an Illinois state license; must be completed in Illinois and added to the Illinois Department of Public Health Registry.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine religious and medical exemption forms are available but require facility approval.
• Some certifications like NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, and CPI may be recommended or required depending on unit assignment—verify during qualification.
• Background and health documents must be current and completed within specified timeframes, some within 2 business days of contract signing.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of relevant experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in a rehab setting in Illinois.