Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location

• State: Illinois
• City: Harvey
• Facility: UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
• Ratios: 1:4
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year in an urban, Level I Trauma ED (Teaching Hospital preferred)
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Yes

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Preferred Certifications

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Additional Information

• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• RTO Restrictions: 7 days max
• Charting System: Epic

Required Documentation

• Identification: Driver's License/State ID
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA or ARC only)
• Background Check: 7-year background checks must be conducted within 30 days of assignment start date.
• References: 2 references required.
• Employment Application: Current resume including the last 7 years of employment, with explanations for any gaps longer than 30 days.

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 2 business days of signing contract.
• Vaccinations: Proof of vaccinations (e.g., Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella) must be provided.
• TB Testing: Negative PPD or chest X-ray required within a year of assignment start date.

Compliance Requirements

• Flu Seasonal Vaccination: Required by November 30 for flu season.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Proof of vaccination required; exemptions available for medical or religious reasons.

This position offers a dynamic work environment in a teaching hospital setting, ideal for healthcare professionals looking to expand their experience in emergency care.