ED Registered Nurse
Shiloh, IL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Position Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float between two nearby locations and to inpatient units as needed
• Local Radius Rule: Candidates must live more than 75 miles away (locals not accepted)
• Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks after offer due to compliance processing
• On-Call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet designated facility
• Total staffed beds: 97
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Navy

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance & 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
• Fingerprinting required for assignments involving long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required (cannot pend at start)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • 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 required during flu season (Sept-April)
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Hand Hygiene Policy, Fingernail Policy, Dress Code Policy, and Regulatory Compliance Education must be completed and signed prior to start
• Employment application and two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency room environment
• No pending licenses accepted; permanent Illinois RN license required before assignment extension
• Candidates may be required to float within their scope of practice
• Returning candidates with prior background or license hits may require additional approvals
• Orientation modules (~16 hours) must be completed through the designated platform before starting
• Fingerprinting and certain background checks have state-specific requirements and renewal timelines

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience who is comfortable working nights in an emergency room setting, enjoys teamwork, and is prepared to handle high-acuity patients in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital.