Travel ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ICU/CCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Jacksonville, Illinois
Facility: Jacksonville Memorial Hospital (Hereford Regional Medical Center)

Position Details

• Specialty: ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 ratio, 4-bed ICU
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years ICU/CCU experience
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Local Candidates: Accepted (no radius restrictions)
• License: Active Illinois RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• NIH certification required

Clinical Skills & Experience Requirements

• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Multi-system organ failure management
  • Obtain and interpret 12-lead EKGs
  • IV insulin protocols experience
  • Chronic and acute renal failure experience

• IV Therapy:

  • Arterial line management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line and PICC line care/management
  • Starting IVs

• Medication Management:

  • Continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade
  • Continuous IV sedation
  • Emergency medications
  • Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips

• Respiratory/Thoracic Care:

  • Assist with BiPAP and CPAP management
  • Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
  • Care of ventilated patients
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
  • Interpretation of ABGs
  • Suctioning (ETT, NT)
  • Ventilator management

• Professional Skills:

  • Infection prevention and isolation precautions (PPE use)
  • Care of surgical wounds with drains and wound vacs

• Charting System: Cerner (experience preferred)

Facility Highlights

• Critical Access Hospital
• Magnet recognized facility
• Total staffed beds: 25
• Parking: Permit required, no cost
• Scrub color: Any solid color

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Primary source verification of certifications and licenses (ACLS, BLS, PALS, State License, NURSYS)
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Competency exam for clinical candidates
• Badge photo (color, plain background)
• Signed Code of Conduct
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually Oct-Apr)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate good health and ability to perform job functions)
• Fit mask test (3M masks accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Background check covering last 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start
• Professional references (2 required for clinical candidates)
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Illinois-specific registry and state searches as required
• Fingerprinting and Illinois Health Care Worker Registry for those without active IL license providing direct care

This position is ideal for experienced ICU/CCU RNs looking for a travel/contract opportunity in a critical access, Magnet-recognized hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive clinical responsibilities.