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Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Alton, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Unit: ICU with an average daily census of 8 patients, 12 beds total
Patient Population: Stroke only, cardiac patients (cardiovert, pacemaker), no open heart surgeries
High population of overdose cases
Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
Float required to MS/Tele, medical, surgical unit, intermediate care
Nurse to patient ratio: MS/Tele, Medical, Surgical 1:5-6
8 bed step-down unit (not always open)
Special Procedures/Unit Details: central line placement, bronchoscopy, PEG tube care
Skills Required: Ventilator management, IV start, telemetry monitoring
Must be willing to work holidays and weekends as needed
Unit accepts first-time travelers

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Experience with ventilator management

Compliance and Background Requirements

Government-issued ID required
Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
Illinois fingerprinting required for assignments involving long-term care or rehab units
Education verification of highest nursing degree required
Professional license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required
Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include standard panels and be current throughout assignment
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
Immunizations and health screenings required:
- Tdap vaccine or declination
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
Additional facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene policy, dress code policy, and regulatory compliance education must be completed and signed prior to start

Additional Information

References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
Skills checklist specific to unit required within 1 year of start
Orientation modules required for all RNs, completed through online training platform
May be required to float to other units as needed

Work Environment

Adult and geriatric patient population
Stroke and cardiac focus with specialized procedures
Float to multiple units including medical, surgical, telemetry, and intermediate care
1:5-6 nurse to patient ratio on medical/surgical/telemetry units
Step-down unit with 8 beds, not always open

This position is ideal for RNs with ICU experience looking for a travel contract in Illinois, with opportunities to work in specialized stroke and cardiac care units.