Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care
Alton, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Alton, Illinois
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing and Rehab Units in a Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Even/Odd weekend rotation (every other weekend required upon request)
• Patient Ratios: Direct patient care for up to 20 residents; average daily census 72
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Attire: Any shade of blue scrubs
• Charting System: PowerChart
• Parking: Free parking available
• Mileage Reimbursement: None

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensure: Must have license in hand to submit; proof of license required before start
• Certifications Required:

  • IV Certification (must be obtained before starting)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Not applicable
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend rotation required upon request
• Special Skills:

  • Rehab experience with strong Med/Surg and acute care helpful but not required
  • Dementia training/experience highly recommended
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Experience working closely with CNA/HCA
  • Familiarity with special equipment such as lifting equipment

Facility Highlights

• Provides specialized medical and rehabilitation care to dementia and surgical patients
• Includes IV medication administration and wound care

Important Notes

• Must provide proof of license; pending licenses accepted only with proof
• Call-outs require more than 24 hours’ notice
• Restrictions on requesting time off (RTO) apply; cannot take every holiday off

Background Checks & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks required within 1 year of start and updated annually, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • Nationwide sex offender check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months; instant tests acceptable; cannot start with drug screen pending
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, updated annually (can be completed by NP or PCP)
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine record or declination within past 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step TST, Qgold/Tspot, or chest X-ray if positive PPD)
  • TB Questionnaire (if positive TB)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (or declination/booster if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B declination required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, history of chickenpox, or declination/booster
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or medical/religious exemption required (2025-26 season)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Fully vaccinated required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with testing requirements for Illinois candidates
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start required
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and unit-specific competency exams required

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Illinois offers a 13-week contract in a skilled nursing and rehab LTC facility with a focus on med-surg and dementia care. Candidates must have at least 1 year of RN experience, hold required certifications including IV certification, and be prepared for weekend rotations. First-time travelers are welcome. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations are mandatory.