Emergency Room RN
Alton, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Location: Alton, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Emergency Room
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 - 7:00)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: No floating required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• On-Call: Not required
• Start Date: Within 3-4 weeks depending on compliance tier

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) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • State-specific exclusion and highway patrol checks as applicable
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Drug testing within 1 year, including specific panels (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
  • Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer, vaccines, or MD statement required; boosters or declination may be allowed except in certain units)
  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or T-Spot/Q-Gold acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
  • Fit mask testing annually (N95 respirators required)
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
  • Confidentiality Form (annual)
  • Regulatory Compliance Education and Quiz (annual, must score 80% or higher)
  • Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
  • Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
  • Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Skills and Competency:

  • Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Unit-specific competency exam (updated annually)

Additional Information

• References: Two professional references required; supervisors within the last year preferred
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Parking: Free parking available
• Charting System: EPIC
• RTO Restrictions: No more than 7 days off between shifts

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in an acute care hospital emergency room setting, ideal for RNs with at least one year of ER experience and required certifications. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.