Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Emergency Room (Level I Trauma, Urban setting)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Experience Requirements:

  • Prior experience in an urban, Level I Trauma Emergency Department required
  • Experience in a teaching hospital preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required (first-timers accepted)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Yes
• Charting System: Epic
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Preferred Certifications:

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, national and federal criminal checks, FACIS 3, OFAC
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification:

  • ADN or BSN required
  • Diploma/transcripts accepted if verification unavailable
• State License Verification:

  • Primary source verification within 30 days of assignment start
  • NURSYS verification for RNs within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting:

  • Required for candidates without Illinois state license; must be completed in Illinois before start
• References: Minimum 2 references required
• Employment History:

  • Resume covering last 7 years
  • Explanation required for gaps over 30 days
  • Employment verification for 7 years
• Skills Checklist: Required and must be updated annually

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (3M 1860, 1870+, or 9205+ masks)
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and Titers (must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual)
  • TB questionnaire if positive TB
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccine exemptions require facility-specific religious or medical exemption forms submitted at least one week prior to documentation due date

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport style, plain background, forward facing, no headgear)
• Facility orientation modules (~2 hours) must be completed before clearance/start
• Must meet Aya standard for references and employment history
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers accepted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Emergency Department in an urban teaching hospital environment with a supportive team and structured scheduling.