Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility
Alton, Illinois
Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy

Registered Nurse (Skilled Nursing Facility)

Location: Alton, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in skilled nursing and rehabilitation units within a long-term care (LTC) facility, functioning similarly to a Med-Surg environment.
• Provide direct patient care with ratios up to 20 residents per shift; average daily census is 72.
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM to 7:00 PM).
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend required upon facility request.
• No on-call duties.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Locals are also accepted.
• Attire: Any shade of blue scrubs.
• Charting system: PowerChart.
• Free parking available; no mileage reimbursement.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care experience within the last year
• Skilled Nursing experience
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• IV Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks required within 1 year of start, including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks.
• Professional license primary source verification required.
• Unit-specific competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually (can be completed by NP or PCP).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within past 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (declination accepted)
  • Varicella (vaccination, positive titer, or history of chickenpox)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption
  • COVID-19 vaccine (fully vaccinated required) or approved medical/religious exemption with bi-weekly testing for Illinois candidates
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant tests accepted; cannot start with pending drug screen).
• Two professional references within 2 years of start.
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start.
• Photo for badge required prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Must provide ample notice (more than 24 hours) for any call-outs.
• Rehab experience with dementia and surgical patient care is a plus.
• No floating between units required.
• RTO (Request Time Off) restrictions apply: RTO only approved at time of submission; not approved after offer. Not all holidays can be taken off.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized LTC setting with a focus on rehabilitation and dementia care, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.