CVICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

CVICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet recognized
Beds: 562 staffed beds

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:00)
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: Subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Schedule Flexibility: Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PICC line management experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good physical and mental health, ability to perform job functions without restrictions
  • Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
  • 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting: Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry fingerprint results required for clinical candidates without an IL license; prints must be taken in Illinois 3 business days prior to start
• State-Specific Searches: Required within 30 days of start (e.g., Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, Violent Offender registries)
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• References: Two professional references required for clinical candidates

Additional Information

• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost
• Badge Photo: Required within one week of contract signing (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Orientation: Computer-based learning modules must be completed before or on first day of orientation
• Flu Vaccine Exemptions: Medical or religious exemptions require specific documentation

This position offers a challenging critical care nursing role in a high-acuity, Level I trauma, Magnet hospital setting with opportunities for schedule flexibility and professional growth.