Progressive Care Unit RN
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Illinois (Travel/Contract)

Location

• City: Quincy, Illinois

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Every other weekend
• Float as needed
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Block scheduling may be accommodated (inquire for details)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in specialty (PCU)
• First-time travelers accepted if they have 5+ years of experience
• Prior travel experience is NOT required

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support), preferably from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be updated annually)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP) but not explicitly required for PCU

Required Health and Compliance Documents

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, stating traveler is in good health and cleared to work without restrictions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof prior to start
• 10-panel drug screen dated within 30 days of start (no rapid results)
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start

Background and Verification Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • 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 annually and within 30 days of start
• Employment verification for last 3 years
• At least 2 recent professional references within 3 years

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Core competencies (Parts I, II, III) and OSHA mandatory training, updated annually
• Color blind testing

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (headshot, JPEG format)
• Completion of various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., employee health info, non-discrimination statement, code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, mandated reporter status)
• Completion of computer-based learning modules by specified deadlines

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)