PCU Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Illinois, Quincy)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Float as needed
• Block scheduling may be accommodated upon request
• Contract options: 36 or 48 hour contracts available

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit), including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred / Required Certifications (Based on Unit)

• PALS required for ER, PACU, PEDI, PICU (not specifically required here)
• TNCC required for ER (not required here)
• Chemotherapy certification strongly preferred but not required for Oncology (not specified for PCU)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, stating clearance to work without restrictions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (2-step PPD or equivalent testing accepted)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required prior to start
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific mask models listed)
• Drug testing: 10-panel test dated within 30 days of start, no rapid results accepted

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • National criminal and sex offender checks
  • Alias checks
  • Education verification (diploma or transcript acceptable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required annually and within 30 days of start
• Employment application and verification of last 3 years of work history required
• At least 2 recent professional references required (within 3 years)
• Skills checklist required annually

Competency & Training

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Core training parts I, II, and III required annually
• OSHA mandatory training required annually
• Color blind testing required for all travelers

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (headshot, shoulders up, JPEG format)
• Completion of multiple facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • Emergency contact form
  • Employee health information form
  • Non-discrimination/equal opportunity statement
  • Safety information review and sign-off
  • Code of conduct acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality and information access agreement
  • Compliance relationships form
  • Mandated reporter status acknowledgment
  • Enrollment form
  • Background check authorization
  • Non-employee system access request form
  • Non-employee specific information form
  • Job description acknowledgment
• Completion of computer-based learning modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Parking tag request required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers with 5+ years specialty experience are accepted.
• Contract length is interpreted as 13 weeks.
• Shift totals 48 hours per week.