Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN MS)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Scheduling: No block scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days; no holiday RTO; no RTO day before or after a holiday; no RTO on weekends
• Floating: Mandatory float facility; all clinicians must float within their scope as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs in Med Surg and other specialties; must be updated annually)
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Licensure & Location

• Must have an active RN license for Illinois
• Locals accepted, preference for candidates living within 75 miles of the facility
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, required annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
  • Varicella with 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted) during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and others as required
• Facility-specific forms and rules of behavior must be completed

Additional Notes

• This is a mandatory float position; flexibility to work in different units within scope is required
• No holiday time off allowed during contract
• Locals preferred but travel nurses are welcome to apply if within commuting distance

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with a structured schedule and clear certification requirements.