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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Chicago, Illinois
South Shore Hospital

$1,293-1,599/week

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Certification details

BLS
ACLS
PALS preferred

Job details

ER Nurses needed for immediate starts in Chicago, IL. Three 12-hour shifts per week and candidates will need at least 1 year of experience in the ER.

Job requirements

Must have one year of ER experience. Will see fast track patients out of waiting room and may allow travelers to triage if they have experience. ED holds are housed in the main ED area.

Schedule information

Three 12-hour shifts per week.
Shift & Scheduling: 7-7 for AM and PM. and 3P to 3A. Schedule is made out 4 weeks at a time, overtime is available. Modified self-scheduling.
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.

Unit specific information

ER Physicians/Mid-Levels: 1 ED Physician
Unit/Department specific orientation: Depends on experience and comfort level but typically 2-3 shifts with a preceptor.

Additional Details

Client has profile review process with clinical and candidate will need to complete a questionnaire and reviewed by our clinical team before presentation to the client.
Orientation: Every 4th Tuesday of the month ONLY
Floating Requirement: None listed
Holiday Requirements: Will be assigned to one of two teams for Holidays.
On call: CALL occasionally
Nurse draw on initial IV start. Repeats will be done by phlebotomy.
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Royal Blue

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South Shore Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
122 beds
MEDITECH

ADDRESS8012 S Crandon AveChicago, IL 60617

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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.

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