PCU Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Must have Illinois nursing license in hand.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and floating as needed.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated (ask for details).
• Accepting 36 or 48 hour shift contracts for current needs.
• Requires 2 years recent experience in specialty area.
• First-time travelers are eligible if they have 5+ years of experience.
• Christmas and New Year's time off requests allowed if starting by 12/17.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses: Illinois RN license required.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association only) – required for Cath lab, ER, ICU, PACU, PCU, Tele, CCU, CVICU.
  • BLS (American Heart Association only).
  • PALS (American Heart Association only) – required for ER, PICU, Pediatrics, PACU.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, Nursery.
  • NIH Stroke Certification – required and must be updated annually.
• Preferred (not required):

  • CHEMO certification for Oncology.
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) for ER.

Background & Verification Requirements

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

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • Alias check
  • National criminal and sex offender registry
  • Education verification (diploma or transcript acceptable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be done annually and within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript acceptable).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start confirming fitness to work without restrictions.
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required).
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (specific testing protocols apply).
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination series required.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity, vaccination series, or declination required.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity, vaccination series, or declination required.
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, repeated annually (no rapid results).
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required prior to start (per Illinois state policy, all accepted including exemptions).

Competency & Skills

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (minimum 80% or Angoff score).
• Unit-specific competency exam required.
• Color blindness test required.
• Core training parts I, II, III and OSHA mandatory training required annually.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (headshot, shoulders up, JPEG format).
• Completion of various facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • Emergency contact form
  • Employee health information
  • Non-discrimination/equal opportunity statement
  • Safety information acknowledgment
  • Code of conduct acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality and information access agreement
  • Compliance relationships form
  • Mandated reporter status acknowledgment
  • Parking tag request
  • Enrollment form
  • Background check authorization
  • Non-employee system access request
  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Contract employee checklist

References & Work History

• At least 2 recent professional references required.
• Verification of last 3 years of work history required.
• Employment application required.
• Skills checklist required annually.

This position is suitable for experienced RNs looking for a travel/contract role in Illinois with a 13-week commitment. First-time travelers with extensive experience are welcome.