SICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: SICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (SICU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope to other units, primarily other ICUs
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days off
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA (RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA (RQI acceptable)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Licensure

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand

Required Qualifications & Documents

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (degree verification required)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate provider, confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella) or signed declinations
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Photo for badge (color, plain background)
• Code of Conduct signed within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form signed within 7 days of contract signing

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 professional references required
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Illinois-specific state searches and registry checks required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprints must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start (for clinical candidates without IL license)

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work night shifts and float as needed within ICU units.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced SICU RNs licensed in Illinois seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet recognized acute care hospital.