PCU Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse (PCU) - Illinois, Quincy

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Location: Quincy, Illinois
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in specialty required
• First-time travelers accepted if they have 5+ years of experience
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Illinois RN license in hand
• ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) — required for PCU
• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be updated annually)
• PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC certifications are not required for PCU but may be preferred in other units

Required Health & 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
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

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

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start (including SSN trace, county searches, national criminal and sex offender checks)
• Education verification (diploma or transcript acceptable)
• Employment verification for last 3 years
• At least 2 professional references within 3 years
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable (minimum passing score 80%)
• Color blindness test required
• OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)
• Core competency training (Parts I, II, III) updated annually

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)
• Computer-based learning modules to be completed by specified deadlines
• Parking tag request required

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
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)