ER Registered Nurse
Quincy, IL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Fast-paced Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse position
• Level 1 trauma experience is helpful
• Must have ACLS and BLS certifications
• State nursing license in hand

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Level 1 trauma experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (2 forms of ID required)
• Background check including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, education verification, and sex offender registry
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts acceptable)
• Physical exam within 30 days of start, confirming good health and ability to work without restrictions
• N95 Fit Mask test within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: proof of immunity or vaccination as per birth year guidelines
  • Hepatitis B: proof of immunity, vaccination series, or declination
  • Varicella: proof of immunity, vaccination, or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof required prior to start
• Drug testing: 10-panel test within 30 days of start, no rapid results accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification required and must be updated annually
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) strongly preferred but not required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications preferred if applicable to unit

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with minimum passing score of 80%
• Unit-specific competency exams
• Annual OSHA training and core competency modules
• Color blindness testing required

Additional Requirements

• Emergency contact form prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific documents including safety information, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, and mandated reporter status acknowledgment
• Completion of computer-based training modules prior to start (approximately 4 hours)
• Verification of last 3 years of work history
• At least 2 professional references within the last 3 years

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Strong preference for trauma experience but not mandatory
• This is a travel contract position with a 13-week duration

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this ER Registered Nurse travel contract opportunity in Illinois.