ICU Registered Nurse
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ICU

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty (ICU)
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Yes
• Charting System: Epic
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 days

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Certification:

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including aliases and multiple databases
• Education verification (ADN or BSN required)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting required if no Illinois state license (added to state registry)
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers required within 2 business days of contract signing:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB test or chest X-ray (if positive TB)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination or immunity proof)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required
• Current resume covering last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist for ICU and any float units, updated annually
• Employment verification for last 7 years
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (~2 hours) before start
• COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine exemption forms available but require approval

Schedule & Work Environment

• ICU setting with 1:2 patient ratio
• Floating to other units as needed
• Weekend shifts every other weekend required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Pending licenses are not accepted.
• Block scheduling is not available.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of ICU experience seeking a travel contract in Illinois with a reputable healthcare facility.