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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Nursing with focus on Urology/Nephrology
• Shift: Day shift (06:45 AM - 07:15 PM)
• Unit Size: 25 beds, average daily census 23
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Floating to other Medical Surgical units within scope of practice required
• Block Scheduling: May be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-call: Not required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Urology and Nephrology
• Dialysis experience, including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• National Tech Cert Verification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Experience with blood product administration
• Experience with central line blood draws and PICC line management
• Experience starting IVs
• Rapid response team emergency response skills and experience
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Experience with non-invasive airway management
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Clinical Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Work Setting Experience: Medical/Surgical and Telemetry
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Telemetry remote monitoring, use of Rapid Response Teams
• Genitourinary/Renal Care: Pre/Post Hemodialysis management, renal failure care
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, 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 Health Record: Experience with Cerner required

Additional Information

• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Scrub Color: Any solid color scrubs allowed
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Primary source verification of licenses and certifications
• Physical exam within one year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Professional references (2) required for travel and acute care candidates

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with strong clinical skills in telemetry and renal care, comfortable with a day shift schedule and floating within Med/Surg units. The role requires active Illinois RN licensure and foundational certifications, with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses who meet experience requirements.