Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Illinois, Quincy

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Location: Quincy, Illinois
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (interpreted from contract_length = 13)

Job Description

• Fast-paced ER RN position
• Level 1 trauma experience is helpful
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Must have Illinois state nursing license in hand

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to have trauma/ER experience (default to at least 1+ year ER experience recommended)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (required and must be updated annually)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred for ER but not explicitly required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) strongly preferred but not required

Licensure

• Valid Illinois State Nursing License (primary source online verification required)

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all travelers)
• Unit Specific Competency Exam
• Core Parts I, II, III (must be updated annually)
• OSHA Mandatory Training (must be updated annually)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 30 days of start, stating clearance to work without restrictions
• N95 Fit Mask Test within 12 months of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start (with annual TB questionnaire if past positive)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity via titer or vaccination or declination as per facility policy
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity or vaccination series or declination
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination or declination
• Drug Testing: 10 panel drug screen within 30 days of start, repeated annually (no rapid results)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccination proof required prior to start (per Illinois state policy, exemptions accepted)

Background and Documentation 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)
• Emergency Contact Form required prior to start
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to start (e.g., Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Safety Information, Parking Tag Request)
• References: At least 2 recent professional references required
• Employment Application required
• Work History Verification for last 3 years required

Additional Notes

• This is a Level 1 trauma center ER position, so experience in trauma nursing is highly beneficial.
• Strong preference for candidates with TNCC certification.
• Facility requires completion of computer-based learning modules before starting.
• All certifications and competencies must be current and verifiable.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in Quincy, Illinois.