Mother-Baby RN
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• Pediatric experience is a plus but not required
• Locals are considered

Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Preferably AHA or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferably AHA or American Red Cross
• 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 (Chemotherapy) – Strongly preferred for Oncology
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Strongly preferred for ER

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • Alias, National Criminal, National Sex Offender checks
  • Education Verification (Diploma or Transcript acceptable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks annually and within 30 days of start
• Education Verification required (Diploma or Transcript acceptable)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen dated within 30 days of start, repeated annually (no rapid results)
• Physical Exam within 30 days of start, stating traveler is in good health and cleared to work without restrictions
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity or vaccination as per facility policy
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity, vaccination series, or declination
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity, vaccination, or declination
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccination proof required prior to start

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all travelers)
• Unit Specific Competency Exam
• Core Training Parts I, II, III (must be updated annually)
• OSHA Mandatory Training (must be updated annually)
• Completion of Computer Based Learning Modules prior to start

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 Form
  • Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement
  • Safety Information Acknowledgement
  • Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
  • Confidentiality and Information Access Agreement
  • ICARE Standard Behaviors Acknowledgement
  • Compliance Relationships Form
  • Mandated Reporter Status Acknowledgement
  • Enrollment Form
  • Background Check Authorization
  • Non-Employee System Access Request Form
  • Non-Employee Specific Information Form
  • Contract Employee Checklist

References and Work History

• At least 2 recent professional references required (within 3 years)
• Verification of last 3 years of work history required
• Employment application required
• Annual Skills Checklist required

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Illinois. Pediatric experience and certain specialty certifications are advantageous. Compliance with comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and competency exams is mandatory.