School Nurse
Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst School District No. 205 SY25-26

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Elmhurst, Illinois
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

• Position is in person at elementary schools (Grades K-5: Lincoln, Field, and Jefferson Elementary).
• Estimated caseload: approximately 150 IEPs and 504 plans.
• Hearing and vision certification preferred but not required.
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 40 hours.
• Includes a paid 30-minute lunch break.
• Required Licenses/Certifications:

  • Illinois Registered Nurse license
  • PEL-School Nurse credential
  • BLS CPR/AED Certification

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to typical RN requirements; no conflicting data found).
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience).

Required Certifications and Documents

• Illinois Registered Nurse license verification (NURSYS verification required).
• PEL-School Nurse credential and verification.
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA or ARC).
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background check within 1 year and updated annually.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 1 year and updated annually.
  • HHS/OIG check within 1 year and updated annually.
  • Illinois-specific sex offender and violent offender registry searches.
• Fingerprinting: Illinois IL VECHS fingerprint results required prior to start. Fingerprinting is handled by the school district. Candidate must be compliant with Aya prior to fingerprinting.
• Educational Services - Mandatory Reporter training (IL Mandated Reporter Training) required and must be updated annually.
• Educational Services - FERPA form signed and updated annually.
• State Teaching Certificate or Credential verification as applicable.
• Physical exam required within 90 days of start using facility-specific physical form.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (state mandated).
• TB Questionnaire must be completed annually.

Additional Information

• Drug testing is not required unless specifically requested by the client (not required in this case).
• Flu vaccination/documentation is not required unless requested by the client.
• References and employment application are not required unless requested by the client.
• Competency exams are not required unless requested by the client.

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position working in an elementary school setting in Elmhurst, IL, with a 20-week contract length. The role requires an Illinois RN license, school nurse credential, BLS certification, and compliance with state-mandated background checks and fingerprinting. The position involves managing a large caseload of IEPs and 504 plans and requires mandatory reporter training and FERPA compliance. Physical and TB clearance are required prior to start. No prior travel experience is required.