Medical Surgical RN - Urology/Nephrology
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN - Urology/Nephrology)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing with focus on Urology/Nephrology
• Shift: 4x12 or 3x12 Night shifts (1845-0715)
• Unit: 25 bed unit, average daily census 23
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Charge Nurse: Will work charge as needed
• Floating: May float within scope to other Medical Surgical units
• Block Scheduling: Will try to accommodate but not guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in medical/surgical nursing required
• First-time Travelers: Accepted if they have a solid RN foundation and >2 years Med/Surg experience
• Licensure: Active Illinois RN license required or in application process
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA (RQI acceptable)
• ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty
• Active Illinois RN license verification and NURSYS verification required

Required Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Work Setting Experience: Medical/Surgical and Telemetry
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Telemetry remote monitoring, Rapid Response Team experience
• Genitourinary/Renal Skills: Pre/Post Hemodialysis management, renal failure care
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care, PICC line management, IV starts
• Medication Skills: Heparin administration
• Respiratory Care: Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, portable oxygen tank
• Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, wound care including wound vac
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience required

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Competency exam for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs
• Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates
• State-specific criminal and offender registry searches as required by Illinois regulations
• Badge photo and code of conduct acknowledgment

Notes

• Fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for candidates without an IL license
• Some state-specific background checks and registries are required within 30 days of start
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and compliance requirements

This position is suitable for experienced Med/Surg RNs with strong clinical skills in Urology/Nephrology, comfortable working night shifts, and able to meet the documentation and licensure requirements for Illinois. First-time travel nurses with solid Med/Surg experience are welcome to apply.