Progressive Care Unit RN
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse (PCU) - Illinois, Quincy

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Location: Quincy, Illinois
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Every other weekend
• Float as needed
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Block scheduling may be accommodated (ask for details)

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Required Licenses & Certifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA preferred; required for ER, PICU, PEDI, PACU (may be relevant depending on assignment)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only; required for LD, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, Nursery (may be relevant depending on assignment)
• NIH Stroke Certification - required and must be updated annually

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - strongly preferred for Oncology
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - strongly preferred for ER

Health & Compliance Requirements

• 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)
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (specific testing options detailed)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, repeated annually (no rapid results)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required prior to start

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start (includes SSN trace, county searches, national criminal and sex offender checks)
• Education verification (diploma or transcript acceptable)
• Employment application and verification of last 3 years work history
• At least 2 recent professional references
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to start (e.g., photo for badge, employee health info, safety info, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements)

Competency Requirements

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

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a PCU setting with a 13-week contract in Illinois, requiring solid recent experience and standard nursing certifications. First-time travelers with extensive experience are welcome.