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

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Alton, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: ICU with an average daily census of 8 patients, 12 beds total
• Patient Population: Stroke only, cardiac patients (cardiovert, pacemaker), no open heart surgeries
• High population of overdose cases
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Float required to MS/Tele, medical, surgical unit, intermediate care
• Nurse to patient ratio: MS/Tele, Medical, Surgical 1:5-6
• 8 bed step-down unit (not always open)
• Special Procedures/Unit Details: central line placement, bronchoscopy, PEG tube care
• Skills Required: Ventilator management, IV start, telemetry monitoring
• Must be willing to work holidays and weekends as needed
• Unit accepts first-time travelers

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Experience with ventilator management

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Illinois fingerprinting required for assignments involving long-term care or rehab units
• 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 standard panels and be current throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Additional facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene policy, dress code policy, and regulatory compliance education must be completed and signed prior to start

Additional Information

• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start
• Orientation modules required for all RNs, completed through online training platform
• May be required to float to other units as needed

Work Environment

• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Stroke and cardiac focus with specialized procedures
• Float to multiple units including medical, surgical, telemetry, and intermediate care
• 1:5-6 nurse to patient ratio on medical/surgical/telemetry units
• Step-down unit with 8 beds, not always open

This position is ideal for RNs with ICU experience looking for a travel contract in Illinois, with opportunities to work in specialized stroke and cardiac care units.