Peritoneal Dialysis RN
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: Dialysis Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (4x10 hours), 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in peritoneal dialysis in an outpatient setting.
• Educate and train patients on peritoneal dialysis (experience within last 3 years required).
• On-call duties required:

  • 12-hour on-call shift every other Sunday.
  • 3-hour on-call shift approximately twice weekly after regular shift.
• Facility is a mandatory float environment.
• Return to Office (RTO) policy:

  • Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days.
  • No days off before or after holidays.
  • No days off on weekends.
• Scrubs may be any color (not provided).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of dialysis experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in an outpatient setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD.
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start, updated annually. Medical or religious exemptions require approval for onsite PAPR use.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months of start.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months of start, updated annually. PPD tests no longer accepted as of 12/15/2025.
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination (Hep B titer only for dialysis RN).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – May 4). Declinations not accepted by facility.

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually. Includes SSN trace, nationwide and state checks. Illinois fingerprinting required if indicated.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually. Marijuana testing not required.
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry search not required for RNs.
• Must complete facility-specific forms and rules of behavior.

Additional Information

• References: Follow state requirements for RNs.
• Complete employment application/resume required.
• Facility is a mandatory float environment.
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions apply as noted above.

This position is ideal for experienced dialysis RNs with outpatient peritoneal dialysis expertise who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and floating within the facility.