Medical-Surgical RN
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
• Shift: Nights, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 (occasionally 1:7)
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend required
• Float as needed
• Partial block scheduling accommodation possible

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN competency for Medical Surgical specialty
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• 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 registry checks
  • Education verification (diploma or transcripts acceptable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated annually)
• Employment application and work history verification (last 3 years)
• At least 2 professional references within 3 years
• Skills checklist (annual)
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • Photo for badge (JPEG format, headshot)
  • Employee health information form
  • Non-discrimination/equal opportunity statement
  • Parking tag request
  • Safety information acknowledgment
  • Code of conduct acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality and information access agreement
  • Compliance relationships form
  • Mandated reporter status acknowledgment
  • Enrollment form
  • Background check authorization
  • Non-employee system access request form
  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Contract employee checklist completion

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, confirming good health and ability to work without restrictions
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific approved mask models required)
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or equivalent testing accepted)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination series, or facility-approved declination
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity by titer, vaccination series, or declination
• Varicella: Proof of immunity by titer, vaccination series, history of chickenpox, or declination
• Drug testing: 10-panel test dated within 30 days of start, no rapid results accepted, repeated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) with documentation of medical or religious exemptions if applicable

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color blindness test (required for all travelers)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Core training parts I, II, and III (annual updates required)
• OSHA mandatory training (annual)

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling can be partially accommodated
• Float pool duties as needed
• Computer-based learning modules must be completed prior to start (approximately 4 hours)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Medical Surgical experience seeking a night shift travel contract in Illinois with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.