Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Quincy, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Float as needed
• Block scheduling may be accommodated (inquire if interested)
• Will consider 36 or 48 hour shift contracts for current needs
• Must have Illinois nursing license in hand
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in specialty required
• First-time travelers are eligible if they have 5+ years of experience

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Illinois RN License
• ACLS (American Heart Association only) – Required for Cath lab, ER, ICU, PACU, PCU, Tele, CCU, CVICU
• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• PALS (American Heart Association only) – Required for ER, PICU, PEDI, PACU
• NRP (American Heart Association only) – Required for Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, Nursery
• NIH Stroke Certification – Must be updated annually
• Strongly preferred (not required):

  • Chemotherapy certification (for Oncology)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) (for ER)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (2 forms required)
• Emergency Contact Form
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start (includes SSN trace, county searches, national criminal, sex offender, education verification)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (must be done annually and within 30 days of start)
• Education Verification (Diploma or Transcript acceptable)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)
  • Unit-specific competency exam
  • Core Parts I, II, III (annual update required)
  • OSHA mandatory training (annual)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, employee health info, safety info, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, compliance forms, and others must be completed prior to start
• Physical Exam:

  • Within 30 days of start, stating traveler is in good health and cleared to work without restrictions
• Fit Mask (N95) test within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with annual TB questionnaire)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination or declination as per facility policy
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity, vaccination series, or declination
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity, vaccination, or declination
• Drug Testing:

  • 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, repeated annually (no rapid results accepted)
• Flu Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccination proof required prior to start (per Illinois state policy, all accepted including exemptions and declinations)

Experience & References

• Must provide at least 2 recent professional references
• Employment application and verification of last 3 years of work history required
• Skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Christmas and New Year’s time off may be allowed if candidate can start by 12/17
• First-time travelers with 5+ years experience are welcome
• Float pool assignments as needed

This position requires thorough credentialing and compliance with facility and state regulations prior to start.