Medical-Surgical RN
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Average Daily Census: 22 patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Medical Surgical nursing
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory; ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty
• License: Must have an active Illinois nursing license
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float to other units within scope as needed
• Block Scheduling: Open to discussion with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts

Required Skills & Experience

• Medical Surgical Experience: Required
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Telemetry (remote monitoring), use of Rapid Response Teams
• Gastrointestinal Care: Colostomy care, feeding tube care and management
• 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, starting IVs
• Medication Administration: Heparin, insulin, PCA (patient-controlled analgesia)
• Neurological/Psychiatric Care: Spinal cord injuries
• Orthopedic Trauma: Experience required, including surgical drains
• Respiratory Care: CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, pre/post thoracic surgery, tracheostomy management
• Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, wound care, wound vac management

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level I trauma center
• Magnet Status: Magnet designated hospital
• Beds: 562 staffed beds
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific searches including Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and State Police registries within 30 days of start
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Primary source verification of certifications and state license (NURSYS verification required)
• Competency exam for clinical candidates
• Badge photo (color, plain background) within one week of signing
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• 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
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared to work night shifts and float within scope as needed.
• The position requires a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience in Medical Surgical nursing.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.

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