ICU Registered Nurse
Belleville, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Days
• Start Date: Biweekly starts, 3-4 weeks per compliance tier
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 3 out of 6 weeks schedule
• On-Call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to IMCU and ICU units
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days within 13-week contract
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours/week for 3-12 hour shifts
  • 48 hours/week for 4-12 hour shifts

Special Requirements / Skills

• Assist with line insertion and intubation
• Hypothermia protocols
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) / Continuous Venovenous Hemodialysis (CVVHD)
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Required Certifications

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

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Illinois (no pending licenses accepted)
• Primary source verification required

Additional Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months (including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (quarterly)
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with yearly questionnaire)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaire (all updated annually)
• Competency exams and unit-specific skills checklists (updated annually)
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet recognized facility
• 222 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: EPIC

Notes

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment.
• Candidates must be willing to float within ICU and IMCU units as needed.
• Weekend work is required on a rotating schedule.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted.
• All certifications and background checks must be current and verifiable prior to start.

Requirements / 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)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience assisting with line insertion and intubation
• Knowledge and experience with hypothermia protocols
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Continuous Venovenous Hemodialysis (CVVHD)
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)