IMC/Stepdown RN
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (06:45 - 19:15)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Position in Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) / Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient ratios and daily caseload apply
• Must work every other weekend
• Floating within scope of practice as needed
• Block scheduling may be discussed with manager
• Local candidates accepted without radius restrictions
• Return to Office (RTO) ideally no more than 5 days during assignment
• Guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Intermediate Care experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Experience with use of Rapid Response Teams
• Cardiovascular care experience including:

  • Post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and pre/post cardiac surgery care
  • Sheath removal and TR Band management
• Renal care including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Arterial line management
• Procedural sedation administration
• Ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Neurological/psychiatric case experience including craniotomy, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedic experience including ortho trauma and total joint replacements
• Plastic surgery experience including skin grafts and surgical drains

Required Background and Health Documentation

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• State-specific criminal and offender registry searches required within 30 days of start
• Primary source verification of licenses and certifications
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good physical and mental health, communicable disease free, and 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 proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required
• Badge photo required within one week of contract signing
• Candidate must review and sign code of conduct and other facility-specific documents within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Facility Highlights

• Acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Magnet designated hospital
• Level I trauma center

Notes

• No on-call requirement
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Candidates must be prepared to float within their scope of practice as needed
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered for this position

This position is ideal for experienced IMC/Stepdown RNs with strong telemetry and critical care skills seeking a travel contract in Illinois.