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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

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

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required (no conflicting data)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only, required for all nursing positions
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA only, required for Cath Lab RN, Critical Care Float, Endo/GI Lab RN, ER Tech, ICU, IR, L&D, PACU, Tele units
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA only, required for ER RN, Interventional Radiology, PACU, Pediatrics, PICU; preferred for ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): AHA only, required for L&D and NICU
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification): Required for Oncology
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for L&D (no renewal needed regardless of date completed)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for RNs in ICU, MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, ER, Interventional Radiology, L&D, Med Surg, NICU, PACU, PCU/Float, Pediatrics, PICU, Tele; must be updated annually
• State License Verification: As applicable by profession
• NURSYS Verification: As applicable by profession

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for starts on/after 4/14/24, must be completed within 12 months of start)
• Competency Exam (required for starts on/after 4/14/24, must be completed within 12 months of start)
• Color Blind Testing Online (required for starts on/after 1/16/24, must be completed within 12 months of start)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for EKG Techs, preferred for ER RNs, must be completed within 12 months of start)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 12 months of start, updated annually, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit Mask: Annual fit testing required for all patient-facing candidates; approved mask types specified
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months of start
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 12 months of start, updated annually; PPDs not accepted after 12/15/2025
• TB Questionnaire: Required if history of positive TB, updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (booster if low titer)
  • Mumps: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (booster if low titer)
  • Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (booster if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year of start
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (booster if low titer)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually; marijuana not required
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (10/01 - 04/01); vaccine or medical/religious exemption required; declinations not accepted

Background Checks and Verifications

• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• International background check if candidate has lived/worked internationally in past 7 years
• Illinois Health Care Worker Registry Search required for aides and nursing assistants only (not required for RNs)

Facility-Specific Documents

• Various HIS forms required depending on role (e.g., RN, CNA, Medical Assistant, CST, OR Tech) with legal name and signature requirements
• Rules of Behavior document to review

Additional Notes

• References: 2 references within 2 years preferred but not required to start
• Complete application/resume required
• Skills checklist required annually

This position is a travel/contract Registered Nurse role in Chicago, Illinois, with a 13-week contract length. Candidates must meet all certification, competency, health, and background check requirements as outlined above.