Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Travel Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) - Illinois, Chicago

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (No block scheduling)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Float Requirement: Mandatory float within scope as needed by facility
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Medical/Surgical nursing

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification - Required (must be updated annually)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must live within 75 miles of the facility (locals preferred)
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any color allowed

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical and Telemetry nursing, with at least 1 year of recent experience
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience in an acute care setting

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, annual renewal required
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct-April)

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

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

Background Checks and Verifications

• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Illinois Health Care Worker Registry search (not required for RNs)
• Drug testing and other standard background verifications as per facility policy

Notes

• No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.
• Floating to other units within scope is mandatory.
• No time off (RTO) allowed on holidays, weekends, or the day before/after holidays.
• Locals preferred; must reside within 75 miles of the facility.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a structured night shift schedule and mandatory floating responsibilities.