Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights with every other weekend
• Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 - 1:6 (occasionally 1:7)
• Float as needed
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (to be specified)
• Block scheduling can be partially accommodated

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Illinois RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA preferred)
• Stroke certification (NIH Stroke Certification required and must be updated annually)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA only, required for certain units)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred for ER, PICU, PEDI, PACU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required for LD, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, Nursery
• Chemotherapy certification strongly preferred (not required) for Oncology
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) strongly preferred (not required) for ER

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, stating fitness to work without restrictions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Up-to-date immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required prior to start
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, repeated annually (no rapid results)
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific approved mask models)

Competency & Training Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (2 forms required)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender registry, education verification
• Emergency contact form
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments to be completed prior to start (e.g., safety information, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements)
• References: At least 2 recent professional references within 3 years

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment length.
• Night shifts with every other weekend required.
• Float pool duties as needed.
• Block scheduling flexibility available.