Emergency Room Registered Nurse
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 to 7:00)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• On-Call: Not required
• Start Date: Within 3-4 weeks based on compliance tier

Facility Overview

• Acute Care Hospital
• 158 Total Staffed Beds
• Electronic Charting System: EPIC
• Free Parking

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)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include a comprehensive panel and remain valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer, vaccination, or medical exemption required; no exemptions allowed for certain units (e.g., Neonatal ICU)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• Fit Mask Testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually; facial hair must allow proper fit testing

Compliance and Facility-Specific Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with minimum 80% score)
• Hepatitis B Declination (annual)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Orientation Modules (approximately 16 hours, required for all RNs; must be completed prior to start)
• Badge Photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Government-issued ID required (driver’s license for home health positions)
• Employment application must be submitted and uploaded for facility review
• Fingerprinting required for assignments at or able to float to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Missouri-specific background checks and certifications apply only if working in Missouri (not applicable here)

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in an acute care emergency room setting with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements to ensure patient safety and quality care.