Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (IMC/Intermediate Care Unit)
• Shift: 3x12 or 4x12 Night shifts (1845-0715)
• Average Daily Census: 38 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Will float within scope to like units as needed
• Schedule Flexibility: Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-call: No
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have active Illinois RN license
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Intermediate Care experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience in Telemetry, PCU (Progressive Care Unit), DOU (Direct Observation Unit), Stepdown, and Med Surg/Telemetry settings
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring
• Skills in sheath removal and TR band care
• Experience accessing ports and arterial line management
• Blood product administration experience
• Central and peripheral line care and management experience
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA acceptable)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• 562 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: Cerner

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good physical and mental health, ability to perform job functions without restrictions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunization and health documentation including TB test, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Professional references (2) required for travel and acute care candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Notes

• Candidate must have no pending Illinois license; active license required before start
• Candidate may be called off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• Floating to similar units may be required to meet facility needs
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of IMC/Telemetry experience, comfortable working night shifts in a Level I trauma, Magnet hospital setting, and proficient in cardiac and critical care nursing skills.