Travel RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Shiloh, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Shiloh, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital (Magnet)
Beds: 97

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: MS/Tele Nights (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 days per week (18:45 to 07:15)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: May be required to float between Belleville and Shiloh or within the facility
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days within 13-week contract
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours/week for 3 shifts of 12 hours
  • 48 hours/week for 4 shifts of 12 hours

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to unit descriptions)

Licensure

• Must have valid Illinois RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required

Background Checks & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks quarterly
• HHS/OIG checks quarterly
• Fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks for Illinois
• Additional state-specific checks for Missouri if applicable

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must meet passing score)
• Unit-specific competency exam (updated annually)
• Color blind testing (online)
• Skills checklist within 1 year of start (oncology skills checklist if applicable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (annual renewal required)
• Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2 negative PPDs or equivalent within 1 year)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
• Drug testing within 1 year of start (must include specific panels)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)

Facility Policies & Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, must score 80% or higher)
• Hepatitis B declination form (annual)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to float within the facility or between nearby locations as needed.
• No local candidates accepted; must be willing to travel.
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year.
• Employment application and all required documentation must be uploaded and verified prior to start.

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital with a focus on medical-surgical and telemetry nursing during night shifts. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, background, and health requirements to be considered.