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Specialty: Operating room (Registered Nurse)
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day, 4x10-hour shifts, 8:45 AM to 7:15 PM (40 hours/week)
Unit: Operating room, 23 rooms
Service lines: Works with all service lines except CV
Facility: Acute care hospital, Level I trauma center, Magnet designated, 562 staffed beds
Scrubs: Provided
Parking: Permit required at no cost; completed during orientation

Weekend shifts: 1 per month
On-call: Yes, about 1 per week, though less often now
Floating: Within skill set only; rarely happens
Block schedule: Not available
Time off requests must be reviewed and approved by the manager
Guaranteed hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours over the 13-week assignment; on-call time counts as a cancelled shift

Background check: Within 30 days of start, covering the past 7 years, with annual updates; includes SSN trace, county, state, national criminal, national sex offender, and FACIS Level 3 searches
Exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, within 30 days before start
Illinois searches: Department of Corrections inmate search, Child Murderer/Violent Offender Against Youth registry, and Most Wanted list (must show all 20 fugitives), each within 30 days of start
Illinois Health Care Worker Registry: Required for clinical candidates without an Illinois state license; fingerprints must be taken in Illinois at least 3 business days before start
Education verification: Initial degree verification required; unofficial transcript or diploma accepted while pending
Licensing: Primary source license verification and NURSYS verification
Competency exam and skills checklist: Required
References: 2 professional references
Driver's license or state ID: Legible copy required
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement: Required
Code of conduct: Review and sign within 7 days of contract signing
Badge: Color photo (mid-shoulders up, plain dark blue or gray background, no filters) due by the Monday before start; preferred badge name confirmation required
Computer-based learning modules: Must be completed by 4 PM Central on the first day of orientation, or start is pushed back one week; login information is sent 2 weeks before start

Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, DC, APN, FNP, or DO; must state the candidate is in good physical and mental health, free of communicable disease, and able to perform core functions without restrictions; labs due within 7 days of contract signing
TB screening: 2-step PPD, TSPOT, or QuantiFERON within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually
Measles, mumps, rubella: 2 MMR doses, positive titer, or signed declination
Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination
Varicella: 2 doses, positive titer, or signed declination
Drug screen: 9-panel test within 30 days of start; dilute results are not accepted and require a retest
Respirator fit test: Required; acceptable masks are 3M 1860 (small or regular), 1870, or 1870+; PAPR users do not need clearance documentation
Flu vaccine: Vaccine or approved exemption on file by 11/30 for the 2026–27 season; declinations are not accepted; free flu shots are offered in October

Facility

4.1rating(35 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with Memorial Health

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CNA (CNA)

Staff Position

3.0rating

Review of Memorial Health on Nov 4, 2026

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ADDRESS701 North First StreetSpringfield, IL 62781

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Springfield, IL is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.

Weather

In summer, the average high temperature is around 86°F, while the average low is around 65°F.
In winter, the average high temperature is around 36°F, and the average low is around 19°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Springfield, IL, and they are relatively easy to find.
Many options exist for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.

Transportation

Springfield, IL is relatively car-friendly, with manageable traffic and ample parking.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Springfield, IL has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and the capital city status.

Things to Do

Springfield, IL offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby recreational areas.

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