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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) - Travel/Contract

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Return to Office (RTO): Up to 5 days max, no more than 2 consecutive; no RTO on holidays or weekends, and no RTO the day before or after a holiday
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Float Requirement: Mandatory float within scope to meet facility needs

Experience & Certifications

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • NIH Stroke Certification - required for all RNs in Med/Surg and other specified units; must be updated annually
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only

Licensure & Location

• 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

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, required annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination (declination must be within 12 months)
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually (PPD not accepted after 12/15/2025)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if low titer
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and others as applicable, required within 12 months of start

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• References: 2 references within 2 years preferred but not mandatory to start
• Must complete facility-specific forms and comply with all facility rules of behavior and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for RNs with acute Med/Surg experience seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with a structured schedule and mandatory float responsibilities.