Job info

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty: Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED)
Shift: Night shift, either 4 shifts of 12 hours (1900-0730) or 3 shifts of 12 hours
Patient Census: Average daily census of 120 patients in a 32-bed ED
Staffing Ratio: 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio on all shifts
Weekend Work: Required as needed
Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions

Valid RN license in Illinois
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
Experience working with pediatric patients
Experience with Tele Interpretations
Skilled in administration of continuous IV paralytics
Proficient in procedural sedation administration
Experience with chest tube insertion and management
Competent in intubation procedures

Physical exam within one year of start, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions without restrictions
Fit mask test required prior to start (3M 1860 small/regular, 1870, or 1870+ masks accepted)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year
Required immunizations or proof of immunity (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella) or signed declinations
9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches within 30 days of start
Fingerprinting and Illinois Healthcare Registry Worker results required for clinical candidates without an Illinois license (must be completed in Illinois)
Education verification and competency exam required
Two professional references required

No on-call requirement
Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
Guaranteed hours subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for cancelled hours
Badge photo required before start
Completion of orientation safety manual and computer-based learning modules mandatory before orientation
Candidates must review and sign code of conduct and parking permit forms within 7 days of contract signing