Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Chicago, Illinois
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center - Saint Mary Campus

$2,084-2,540/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • BLS - Must be AHA
  • ACLS - Must be AHA
  • License/Certificate Verification
  • Ascension Pharmacology Exam
  • Ascension Specialty Exam
  • Ascension Color Vision
  • Ascension Core Competencies
  • Ascension EKG Exam
  • Ascension Unit Specific Checklist
  • Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
  • Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding
  • Ascension Biometric consent
  • Ascension Nova StatStrip
    Job details
  • On call is required. Must arrive to hospital within a half hour of call.
    Additional Details
  • Must be AHA
  • Nursing only Michigan hospitals need their licensure verified through LARA not NURSYs but you will still upload here
  • Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start of assignment for all licensed professionals. Nursys quick confirm verifications should be completed for all APRN, RN’s and LPN/LVNs. Nursys should be used to review ALL license activity in all states, not just the state of placement. Copy of the physical license is not required
  • Pharmacology 1,2 exam required
  • Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
  • HIPAA, Joint Commission -NPSG, OSHA Topics
  • Exam and answer key found in Document Library. Agency is required to give and grade the test. Score needs to be 90% or higher with only 2 attempts
  • www.ascension.org/CWRnursingorientation - The attestation at the end of the pre-hire 6 hours needs to be uploaded by the Agency
  • Found in Document Library
  • Vaccines or Positive IGG Titer. If Negative titer, must have booster vaccine Exemptions are NOT accepted for persons working in the following areas: Potential contact with pediatrics/infants, mon-immune pregnant women (L&D areas), non-immune immunosuppressed patients (oncology, transplant, etc.)
  • Required for all disciplines, Annual
  • Documentation of vaccination series completion OR documentation of declination to vaccine
  • Flu season starts Sept 4th, 2023 for all new travelers. Needs to be updated every year. Declinations and exemptions not accepted
  • X-ray completed
  • Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually thereafter
  • Required for all travelers. If placement is in a state other than home state/issuing state of compact license for RNs, address on Driver’s license must match the home state for the compact license. Other documents do not meet the requirement for primary residency
  • 1st within 1 year, 2nd within 30 days of start. And/or Negative IGRA within 90 days of offered start date lab printout prior to start. If positive TB record; Requires Proof of Chest X-Ray within last 1 year to be accompanied by TB questionnaire
  • The candidate or associate should provide documented proof of two Varicella vaccines, serological evidence of immunity, or verification of a history of varicella or herpes zoster (shingles) by a healthcare provider. If a candidate or associate cannot provide evidence of immunity, titers are required to check serological evidence for Varicella. If titer results do not show proof of immunity, administer two doses of Varicella vaccine, four weeks apart. Exemptions are NOT accepted for some areas
  • Valid 10 years from the administered date
  • Resume or Profile
  • Qualifying reference(s) completed prior to first assignment. At least two professional references
  • Include Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search and National Sex Offender. Completion of: 7 year search for-SSN Trace, County Resided and Employed search, National Criminal, OFAC, and VSOP completed within 30 days of first assignment. Updated every 1 year thereafter or if break in service > 90 days, must run counties listed during break in service
  • Ascension EPLS
  • Ascension OFAC
  • Clinical only; Required annually in specialty
  • Within 30 days prior to the start of the first assignment with the client, updated annually thereafter. If break in service > 90 days, retesting is required. 12 panel UDS: 1) Amphetamine (AMP) 2) Cocaine (COC) 3) Marijuana (THC) 4) Phencyclidine (PCP) 5) Methamphetamine (mAMP or MET) 6) Barbiturates (BAR) 7) Benzodiazepines (BZO) 8) Buprenorphine (BUP) 9) Methadone (MTD) 10) Oxycodone (OXY) 11) Morphine (MOP) 12) Ecstasy (MDMA). Must show proof of all 12 drugs are tested, if some are tested within sub-category, please provide letter from lab
  • Headshot with a white or blue background
  • Education needs to be validated at the source level in accordance with applicable governing laws. Inaccurate information and/or unexplained gaps must be reviewed by the Third Party
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About Chicago, IL

As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Chicago, IL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
Weather
  • Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chicago, but they may require some research and planning to find the right fit.
Transportation
  • Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Demographics
  • Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
  • Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
Things to Do
  • Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
  • The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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