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

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Fast-paced Emergency Room (ER) nursing position
• Level 1 trauma experience is helpful
• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Total hours per week: 48

Required Qualifications

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

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; implied ER and trauma experience preferred
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (2 forms of ID required)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • SSN trace, county searches for last 7 years, national criminal and sex offender checks
  • Education verification (diploma or transcripts acceptable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (must be done annually and within 30 days of start)
• Drug testing: 10-panel test dated within 30 days of start, no rapid results accepted
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology test and unit-specific competency exams (minimum passing score 80%)
• Mandatory OSHA training and Core Parts I, II, III training (must be updated annually)
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to start (e.g., safety information, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements)
• Physical exam within 1 year (system requirement) and within 30 days (facility requirement)
• References: at least 2 professional references within 3 years of start
• Employment application and work history verification for last 3 years required

Additional Notes

• Computer-based learning modules must be completed prior to start (approximately 4 hours)
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, JPEG format)
• Parking tag request required for all candidates
• Annual updates required for many certifications and background checks

This position is ideal for an ER Registered Nurse comfortable in a high-acuity, trauma-level 1 environment, working night shifts, and meeting comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.