Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility
Unit: 23 bed Med Surg unit
Shift: Nights, 1845 start time, 3x12 hour shifts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience (first-timers accepted)
• Active Illinois RN license or in application process with ETA
• BLS and NIH certifications required
• PICC line management and IV start experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Must be willing to float within scope as needed
• Weekend work: every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Locals accepted, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office (RTO) ideally no more than 5 days

Facility Highlights

• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking permit required, no cost

Certifications & Verifications

• BLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• NIH certification
• ACLS, PALS as required by unit/specialty
• State license primary source verification
• NURSYS verification required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 30 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific searches including Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and State Police registries within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (must be done in Illinois 3 business days prior to start)
• Education verification (degree or transcript)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, 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 for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by 11/30

Additional Requirements

• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Two professional references required
• Badge photo required within one week of contract signing
• Code of conduct review and signature within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form to be completed within 7 days of contract signing (if applicable)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling accommodations possible (discuss with manager)
• Guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs (up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment)
• Floating within scope as needed to meet facility needs

This position is ideal for a Med Surg RN with at least 1 year of experience, comfortable working nights on a 3x12 schedule, and able to meet Illinois licensure and compliance requirements.