Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alton, Illinois
Alton Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Alton, Illinois
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (Nights - Tele Nights)

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Ratios: 1:5-6
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Yes
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days within contract
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours/week for 3 shifts of 12 hours
  • 48 hours/week for 4 shifts of 12 hours
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, MAB, CPI) — check unit-specific requirements

Facility Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 158
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Licensure & Verification

• Valid State License with Primary Source Verification
• NURSYS Verification required for Missouri licenses
• Illinois temporary licenses require approval; permanent license needed for extension

Health & Immunization

• Physical Exam within 1 year
• Fit Mask (N95) - annual renewal required; facial hair must allow proper fit
• Tdap vaccine or declination (required every 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer, vaccination, or medical exemption required
• Hepatitis B declination required (vaccination not mandatory)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Sept-April)
• Drug Testing within 1 year, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment

Background & History Checks

• Criminal Background Check within 6 months (7-year search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM quarterly checks
• Employment Application
• Education Verification (highest related education)
• Professional References (2 required, supervisors preferred)
• Skills Checklist (unit-specific, including oncology if applicable)
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• State-specific exclusion and registry checks as applicable

Facility-Specific Documents

• HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
• Confidentiality Form (annual)
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual, must score 80%+)
• Hepatitis B Declination (annual)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fingernail Policy acknowledgment
• Dress Code Policy acknowledgment
• Badge Photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

Additional Notes

• Government-issued ID required (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Candidates must meet medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Some units may require additional certifications or training (e.g., MANDT for Behavioral Health)
• Candidates must adhere to all facility policies or risk removal from shifts

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a reputable acute care hospital system, requiring standard nursing certifications and compliance with comprehensive health and background screening protocols.