Skilled Nursing Facility RN
Alton, Illinois
Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Alton, Illinois
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Units in a Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Every other weekend rotation (weekend required upon request)
• Patient Ratios: Direct patient care for up to 20 residents; average daily census 72
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Attire: Any shade of blue scrubs
• Charting System: PowerChart
• Parking: Free parking available
• Mileage Reimbursement: None

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensure: Must have license in hand to submit; proof of license required before starting
• Certifications Required:

  • IV Certification (must have before starting)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Not applicable
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required upon center request

Job Description & Special Requirements

• Work primarily in skilled nursing and rehab units that function similarly to Med-Surg units
• Rehab experience with strong Med-Surg and acute care background is helpful but not mandatory
• Dementia training or experience is highly recommended
• Must provide excellent customer service and work closely with CNAs/HCAs
• Use of special lifting equipment required
• Care includes specialized medical and rehabilitation services for dementia and surgical patients, including IV medications and wound care

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks required within 1 year of start, including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually (can be completed by NP or PCP)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine record or declination within past 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step TST, Qgold/Tspot, or chest X-ray for positive PPD)
  • TB questionnaire if positive TB test
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines, with booster options)
  • Hepatitis B declination form required
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, history of chickenpox, or declination)
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months; instant tests acceptable; cannot start with pending drug screen
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required (with proper documentation)
• COVID-19 vaccination required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with testing requirements for Illinois candidates (2x weekly testing)
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exam required

Additional Notes

• Must provide proof of license at submission; pending licenses accepted only with proof
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be approved at time of submission; not approved after offer
• Cannot take every holiday off
• Any call-outs require more than 24 hours’ notice
• No on-site IV certification classes; must have IV cert from accredited program before starting

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable working in a skilled nursing and rehab environment with a focus on Med-Surg and dementia care. First-time travel nurses are welcome.