Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surgical) - Travel/Contract

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Med Surgical
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Yes
• Charting System: Epic
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days max

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider or AHA RQI only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA provider or AHA RQI only
• Preferred Certification: NIHSS

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, national and federal checks, education verification, and international checks if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of assignment start
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses within 30 days of start
• Employment verification covering 7 years required
• Skills checklist for assigned and float units, updated annually
• 2 professional references required
• Current resume with last 7 years of employment; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Fingerprinting required only if the position does not require an Illinois state license (must be done in Illinois)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask models required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination or declination (within 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• TB questionnaire if positive TB test
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 9-panel minimum within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required for 2025-26 flu season (religious or medical exemptions require facility approval; declinations not accepted)

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 and Influenza religious and medical exemption forms must be completed and approved at least one week prior to documentation due date
• Passport-style photo required for badge
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of Med Surgical experience, including first-time travel nurses. The role requires flexibility for floating and weekend shifts every other weekend. Compliance with all health, background, and certification requirements is mandatory.