Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts starting at 18:45
• Unit Size: 23 beds
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Block Scheduling: Available upon discussion with manager
• Local Candidates: Accepted, no radius restrictions
• License: Must have an active Illinois RN license or be in the application process with ETA
• RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days off
• Special Skills:

  • PICC line management required
  • Experience starting IVs required
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred
  • Experience with Cerner electronic charting preferred

Facility Type

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

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH certification
• ACLS, PALS may be required based on unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• PICC line management

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and other state-specific searches within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunization or documented immunity for:

  • TB (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines, positive titer, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Photo for badge required before start
• References: 2 professional references required

Notes

• Candidate must be able to start within the contract length and meet all licensing and credentialing requirements prior to start.
• Floating may be required to meet facility needs.
• Block scheduling requests can be accommodated with manager approval.
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Magnet-recognized acute care hospital with a supportive environment and a focus on professional development.