ICU Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Experience in CVU (Cardiovascular Unit) or CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) is acceptable.
• Local candidates are also considered.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): American Heart Association (AHA) only. Required for Cath lab, ER, ICU, PACU, PCU, Tele, CCU, CVICU.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required and must be updated annually.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Preferred for ER, PICU, PEDI, PACU (AHA only).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, Nursery (AHA only).
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification): Strongly preferred but not required for Oncology.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Strongly preferred but not required for ER.

Background and Compliance Checks

• 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 required annually and within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required (Diploma or Transcript acceptable).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 30 days of start, confirming good health and ability to work without restrictions.
• Fit Mask (N95) Test: Within 12 months of start.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Vaccination within 10 years or signed declination.
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-Spot within 1 year of start. If past positive, negative chest x-ray within 1 year plus annual TB questionnaire.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity via titer or vaccination series required. Declinations accepted per facility policy.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity via titer, vaccination series, or declination required.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity via titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox required.
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, repeated annually. Instant drug screens not accepted.
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) or accepted declination/exemption with documentation.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Proof of vaccination required prior to start.

Competency and Skills Verification

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam with minimum 80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Core training parts I, II, and III required and must be updated annually.
• OSHA mandatory training required annually.
• Color Blind Testing required for all travelers.

Documentation and Forms Required Prior to Start

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency Contact Form.
• Photo for badge (headshot, JPEG format).
• Employee Health Information Form.
• Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement.
• Parking Tag Request.
• Safety Information acknowledgment.
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment.
• Confidentiality and Information Access Agreement.
• ICARE Standard Behaviors acknowledgment.
• Compliance Relationships Form.
• Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status.
• Enrollment Form.
• Illinois Background Check Authorization.
• Non-Employee System Access Request Form.
• Non-Employee Specific Information Form.
• Job Description acknowledgment.
• Contract Employee Checklist (completed once all documents are on file).

References and Work History

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

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including CVU or CVICU experience. Candidates must meet all certification, health, background, and competency requirements prior to start.