Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Belleville, Illinois
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing and Rehab Units in a Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility

Position Details

• Job Title: SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Every other weekend rotation (weekend required upon request)
• Patient Ratios: Direct patient care for up to 20 residents; average daily census 72
• Attire: Any shade of blue scrubs
• Charting System: PowerChart
• Parking: Free parking available
• Mileage Reimbursement: None

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• License: Must have license in hand to submit; proof of license required
• Certifications Required Before Start:

  • IV Certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating Between Units: Not applicable
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required upon request of the center

Job Description & Special Requirements

• Work primarily in skilled nursing and rehab units that function similarly to Med-Surg units
• Rehab experience with strong Med/Surg and acute care background is helpful but not required
• Dementia training/experience highly recommended
• Excellent customer service skills essential
• Collaborate closely with CNAs and HCAs
• Use of special lifting equipment required
• Provide specialized medical and rehabilitation care to dementia and surgical patients, including IV medications and wound care

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks required within 1 year of start and updated annually, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months; instant tests acceptable; cannot start with drug screen pending
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, updated annually (can be completed by NP or PCP)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine record or declination within past 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (specific testing protocols apply)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series, with booster requirements
  • Hepatitis B declination form required
  • Varicella: vaccination, positive titer, or history of chickenpox accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
  • COVID-19 vaccination required unless medical/religious exemption granted; testing requirements apply for exemptions
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exam required

Additional Notes

• Must provide proof of license at time of submission; no approval after offer
• Call-outs require more than 24 hours’ notice
• No on-site IV certification classes; must have IV cert prior to start
• Facility uses lifting equipment; physical ability to use this equipment is necessary
• Excellent customer service and teamwork with support staff expected

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working in a skilled nursing and rehab environment, including care for dementia and surgical patients, and who hold the required certifications and licenses. First-time travel nurses are welcome.