ICU Registered Nurse
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating Requirement: Yes
• Charting System: Epic
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider or AHA RQI only (No RQI provider like Laerdal)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA provider or AHA RQI only (No RQI provider like Laerdal)
• NIHSS – Preferred but not required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in ICU nursing or comparable/higher acuity area.
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID – Required for all candidates.
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, national and federal criminal checks, FACIS III, education verification, and international checks if applicable.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education Verification: ADN or BSN required; diploma/transcripts acceptable if verification unavailable.
• Fingerprinting: Required only if candidate does not hold an Illinois state license; must be done in Illinois and added to the Illinois Department of Public Health Registry.
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of assignment start for RNs.
• References: 2 references required.
• Employment Application: Resume covering last 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills Checklist: Required for assigned and float units; updated annually.
• Work History Verification: 7 years of employment verification required, completed 2 Fridays prior to start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year, updated annually, confirming good health.
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 1 year of start (3M 1860 S/R, 1870+, or 9205+ masks). Onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof within 10 years or declination; must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• TB Testing: Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 1 year, updated annually. Positive TB requires clear chest X-ray and questionnaire. Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of positive IGG titer or completed 2-dose vaccination series (28 days apart). Booster required if non-reactive or equivocal. Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of positive IGG titer or completed 3-dose vaccination series; declination allowed. Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Varicella: Proof of positive IGG titer or 2 vaccinations (28 days apart) or declination. Booster required if non-reactive or equivocal. Must be completed within 2 business days of contract signing.
• Drug Testing: 9-panel minimum within 30 days of start, updated annually. Rapid drug screens not allowed.
• Flu Vaccination: Required for flu season (10/1 to 3/31). Religious or medical exemptions require facility approval. Declinations not accepted.

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 and Influenza religious and medical exemption forms must be completed and approved at least one week prior to documentation due date.
• Photo for badge required (passport style, plain background, no headgear).
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific documentation and verification processes.

This position offers a structured ICU nursing role with a 1:2 patient ratio, requiring standard critical care certifications and compliance with comprehensive health and background screening protocols. Prior travel experience is not mandatory, making it suitable for first-time travel nurses.