Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Shiloh, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Shiloh, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital (Magnet)
Beds: 97
Shift: 12-hour day shift (06:45 to 19:15), 3 days per week, every other weekend required
Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
Unit: Med-Surg/Telemetry (MS/Tele Days)

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with Med-Surg-Cardiac/Telemetry experience
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in Med-Surg-Cardiac/Telemetry
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Licensing: Must have Illinois RN license (pending licenses not accepted)
• Floating: May be required to float between Belleville and Shiloh locations and within the facility
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• On-Call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• RTO Restrictions: 7 days off within the 13-week contract

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• Professional license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required annually (N95 respirators)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• Various facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Completion of BJC orientation modules through WorkRamp required prior to start (approximately 16 hours)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for extensions or per diem
• Candidates must adhere to all facility policies or risk removal from shifts
• Floating may be required within the scope of practice

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital with a focus on Med-Surg and Telemetry patient care. The role requires strong clinical skills, appropriate certifications, and compliance with comprehensive background and health documentation standards.