Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology & Pain Management
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Pain Management / Interventional Radiology

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pain Management / Interventional Radiology
• Shift: 5x8 hour shifts, 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM (No block scheduling)
• Call Requirements:

  • On-call rotation Monday-Friday, 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
  • Weekends and holidays on-call 24 hours, rotated among all nurses
  • No holidays off except for on-call
  • Occasional weekend day shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) required
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Return to Office (RTO):

  • Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days
  • No RTO on holidays, weekends, or the day before/after a holiday
• Floating: Mandatory floating within scope to Radiology and Pain departments as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Additional Requirements: Staff required to wear lead aprons

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 2+ years as an RN
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (must be updated annually)

Facility Highlights

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

Licensure & Local Candidates

• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Local candidates accepted and preferred (within 75 miles)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Illinois Health Care Worker Registry search (not required for RNs)
• 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 required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Drug screening: 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 (Required within 12 months of start)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (for starts after 1/16/24)
• General Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (preferred for ER RNs)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Floating is mandatory within Radiology and Pain departments
• On-call schedule includes nights, weekends, and holidays with rotation among nurses

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with at least 2 years in specialty care, who are comfortable with mandatory floating and on-call responsibilities in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.