Medical-Surgical RN
Quincy, IL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights with every other weekend
• Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 - 1:6 (occasionally 1:7)
• Float as needed
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (block scheduling can be partially accommodated)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Illinois RN license in hand
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Stroke certification (NIH Stroke Certification) required and must be updated annually
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred for certain units (Cath lab, ER, ICU, PACU, PCU, Tele, CCU, CVICU)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred for ER, PICU, PEDI, PACU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required for LD, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, Nursery
• Chemotherapy certification strongly preferred (not required) for Oncology
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) strongly preferred (not required) for ER

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, stating the nurse is in good health and cleared to work without restrictions
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required)
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (specific testing protocols apply)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Drug screening: 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)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and two forms of ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, SSN trace, education verification, and sex offender registry
• Completion of facility-specific documents and training modules prior to start
• At least 2 recent professional references required
• Verification of last 3 years of work history required

Schedule & Work Environment

• Night shifts with every other weekend off
• Float as needed within the unit
• Target patient ratio generally 1:5 or 1:6, occasionally 1:7

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Contract length is 13 weeks as interpreted from the data provided

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs licensed in Illinois who meet the certification and health requirements and are comfortable working night shifts with a moderate patient load.