Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 510/14.3. Contracts between nurse agencies and health care facilities

(1) A full disclosure of charges and compensation. The disclosure shall include a schedule of all hourly bill rates per category of employee, a full description of administrative charges, and a schedule of rates of all compensation per category of employee, including, but not limited to, hourly regular pay rate, shift differential, weekend differential, hazard pay, charge nurse add-on, overtime, holiday pay, and travel or mileage pay.

(2) A commitment that nurses or certified nurse aides employed, assigned, or referred to a health care facility by the nurse agency perform any and all duties called for within the full scope of practice for which the nurse or certified nurse aide is licensed or certified.

(3) A provision requiring that no less than 100% of the nurse or certified nurse aide hourly rate shall be paid to the nurse or certified nurse aide employee.

(4) A provision specifying that the health care facility has a right to be compensated by the nurse agency for any and all expenses, fines, or damages incurred related to any liability for a negligent act performed by a nurse or certified nurse aide employed, assigned, or referred by the nurse agency.

(1) liquidated damages of $1,500 or actual damages, whichever is greater;

(2) reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including expert witness fees and other litigation expenses; and

(3) other relief, including an injunction, as the court may deem appropriate.