Operating Room RN
Chicago, Illinois
Provident Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in the Operating Room with Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• Must be able to scrub and circulate during surgeries.
• Required experience areas: Orthopedics, Orthopedic Trauma, Vascular, Urology, General Surgery.
• Preferred experience areas: Neurosurgery (cranial and spine), Open Heart/Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, Gynecology.
• On-call requirement: One 12-hour shift per month on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), either 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM. No weekday call.
• Return to Office (RTO) policy: Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO the day before or after a holiday; no RTO on weekends.
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients.
• Experience in Orthopedics and Orthopedic Trauma.
• Experience in Vascular Surgery.
• Experience in Urology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (clear and legible).
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; must include all aliases and meet state fingerprinting requirements if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD, and updated annually.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually. Marijuana testing not required.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination (declination must be within 12 months of start).
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire if history positive.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if low titer.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination (declination within 1 year).
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if low titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1 to ~4/1). Declinations not accepted by client.
• Fit mask (N95) within 1 year of start, annually required. Medical or religious exemptions require approval for PAPR use.

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position in a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting.
• The role requires flexibility for weekend on-call shifts.
• Strict adherence to return-to-office and holiday scheduling policies.
• Extensive documentation and compliance with background checks, immunizations, and certifications are mandatory.

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