ICU Registered Nurse
Shiloh, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Shiloh, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital (Magnet)
Beds: 97
Charting System: EPIC
Shift: Nights (ICU)
Schedule: Every other weekend required
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience (outside of orientation)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Floating: May float within scope to Medical Cardiology or Med/Surg units
• On-call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Orientation (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days within 13-week contract
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 to 1:2 in a 6-bed ICU
• Work Environment: Self-motivated autonomy; intensivist consult via Tele-ICU at times; relief charge nurse role possible

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI/MAB) – verify with unit specifics

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Criminal Background Check (7-year search, including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly updates required)
• Education Verification (highest nursing education)
• State License Verification (primary source verification required)
• NURSYS Verification for RN licenses
• Drug Testing (within 1 year, must include specific panels)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year)
• Fit Mask Testing (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with yearly questionnaire)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
  • Hepatitis B declination form required (vaccination not mandatory)
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education, Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies
• Badge Photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Employment Application and References (two professional references required)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously in a small ICU setting.
• Floating to other units may be required within scope of practice.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Returning candidates to the same role/unit/facility may have some background/license approvals carried over.
• Orientation modules are required for all RNs and LVNs unless completed within the last 6 months or 1 year as specified.

This position offers a challenging ICU night shift role in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital with a supportive Tele-ICU intensivist consult model and a focus on autonomy and critical care nursing skills.