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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) - Chicago, IL

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), no block scheduling
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days off, no more than 2 consecutive days; no time off allowed on holidays, the day before or after holidays, or weekends
• Float Requirement: Mandatory float within scope to meet facility needs

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Additional Requirements

• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals preferred (must live within 75 miles of the facility)
• Pending License: Not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue (not provided)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: Government-issued photo ID (color or black & white, clear and legible)
• Background Checks:

  • Within 12 months, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, nationwide sex offender, OFAC, and other standard checks
  • International background check if applicable (lived/worked internationally in past 7 years)
• Employment Screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
  • Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, required annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually (PPD not accepted after 12/15/2025)
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR 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)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required within 12 months of start)
  • Color blind testing (required within 12 months of start)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (for EKG techs and preferred for ER RNs)
• Facility-Specific Forms: Must complete updated HIS forms relevant to RN role prior to start

Certifications Specific to This Facility

• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for all RNs in Med/Surg and other critical care areas; must be updated annually
• BLS: Required for all nursing staff
• ACLS: Preferred for Med/Surg RNs
• Other Certifications: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM as applicable to specialty areas (not required for this Med/Surg role)

Notes

• This is a mandatory float facility; all staff must be willing to float as needed within their scope.
• No call requirements.
• Locals preferred but travel nurses are accepted if within 75 miles.
• No holiday time off allowed.
• References and employment application required per agency standards.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a structured schedule and clear certification and compliance requirements. Ideal candidates will have recent Med/Surg acute care experience and required certifications ready for immediate start.