Travel Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Hoffman Estates, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN PICU - Travel Assignment

Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Facility: ILARL St Alexius Medical Center
Hospital System: Ascension Health
Unit: PICU, 2 East
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel Nurse

Job Description

Registered Nurse needed for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center. This is a travel assignment located in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA certified
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Must be AHA certified
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics certified
• Nursys Verification - Within 30 days prior to start; complete FACIS Questionnaire if disciplinary actions exist
• Current Nursing License - Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID - Must be valid and match address requirements

Required Exams & Testing

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam - Minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years
• Ascension Specialty Exam - Minimum 80% or national benchmark, updated every 3 years
• Ascension Color Vision Test - Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA) - Completed within a year of start, updated yearly, minimum 80% score
• Ascension EKG Exam - Passing score of at least 80%, updated as per latest edition
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out - Required for electronic health record competency
• Ascension Skills Checklist - Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - Documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B - Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Varicella - Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap - Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine - Optional; exemptions accepted but mask required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (TB Test) - Required within specified timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test - Required annually for respirator use
• Positive PPD - Negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
• Health Statement - Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen - Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Biometric Consent
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (Pre-Hire Modules)
• Ascension Profile (Resume)
• Two Professional References
• Criminal Background Check - Including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check, updated annually
• Employment Verification - Past 7 years, updated annually
• Education Verification - Must be completed within 90 days of start
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment - Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions
• Ascension Badge Photo - Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no filters or alterations

Optional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist - Optional for onboarding but must be uploaded within a week
• Ascension Influenza Vaccine Exemption/Declination
• Ascension Exit Survey - Completed at assignment end

This position requires strict adherence to Ascension Health’s credentialing, testing, and health requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.