Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Quincy, IL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights with every other weekend off
• Hours: 36-48 hours per week
• Float as needed
• Block scheduling can be partially accommodated
• Target patient ratio: 1:5 - 1:6 (occasionally 1:7, but not often)
• Holiday Return to Office (RTO) is allowed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Illinois State Nursing License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• NIH Stroke Certification (required and must be updated annually)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for Cath lab, ER, ICU, PACU, PCU, Tele, CCU, CVICU
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, required for ER, PICU, PEDI, PACU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only, required for Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, Nursery

Preferred (not required):

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

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) - 2 forms required
• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, national criminal and sex offender checks, 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 test, unit-specific competency exam, minimum passing score 80% or meet Angoff score
• Core Competency Parts I, II, III (must be updated annually)
• OSHA mandatory training (annual)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, employee health forms, safety information, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, mandated reporter acknowledgement, parking tag request, and contract employee checklist
• Physical Exam: within 30 days of start, must state traveler is in good health and cleared to work without restrictions
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: proof of immunity by titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Hepatitis B: proof of immunity by titer, vaccination series, or declination
  • Varicella: proof of immunity by titer, vaccination series, or declination
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen dated within 30 days of start, repeated annually (no rapid results accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) with deadline November 18
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Proof of vaccination required prior to start; Illinois state policy accepts vaccine, medical/religious exemptions, or declinations

References & Work History

• At least 2 recent professional references required (within 3 years)
• Employment application and verification of last 3 years of work history required
• Skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Holiday Return to Office (RTO) is allowed
• Target patient ratio generally 1:5 to 1:6, occasionally 1:7
• Night shifts with every other weekend off
• Block scheduling partially accommodated
• Float as needed

This position requires thorough compliance with facility-specific onboarding, credentialing, and health documentation prior to start.