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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) - Travel/Contract

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
Call Requirements: None
Time Off (RTO):

• Maximum 5 days off, no more than 2 consecutive days
• No time off the day before or after holidays
• No time off on weekends
  Floating: Mandatory float within scope to meet facility needs

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Med/Surg
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • NIH Stroke Certification - required for all RNs in Med/Surg and related specialties, must be updated annually
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred

Licensure & Residency

• Must have an active RN license valid in Illinois
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Locals accepted, preference for candidates living within 75 miles of the facility

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• 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
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, required annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)

Competency Exams (Required for Start Dates On/After Specified Dates)

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

Additional Notes

• This is a mandatory float facility; all clinicians must float as needed within their scope of practice
• No block scheduling available
• No call requirements
• Locals preferred but travel nurses are accepted

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs looking for a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with a structured schedule and clear certification requirements.