ICU Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Illinois, Quincy

Position Details

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Quincy, Illinois
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 48
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Required Health & Immunization Documents

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, confirming good health and ability to work without restrictions
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-Spot) within 1 year of start; if past positive, negative chest x-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunization or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• 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
• Drug test: 10-panel, dated within 30 days of start; no rapid results accepted
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 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 and education verification (diploma or transcript acceptable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Completion of multiple facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Emergency contact form
  • Employee health information form
  • Non-discrimination/equal opportunity statement
  • Code of conduct acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality and information access agreement
  • Safety information review and sign-off
  • Mandated reporter status acknowledgment
  • Parking tag request
  • Enrollment and system access forms
• Completion of computer-based learning modules before start (approx. 4 hours)

Competency & Skills Verification

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam with minimum 80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Annual completion of Core Parts I, II, and III training
• OSHA mandatory training, updated annually
• Color blind testing required

References & Work History

• At least 2 professional references within the last 3 years
• Verification of last 3 years of work history
• Employment application required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Strongly preferred but not required certifications for related specialties (e.g., CHEMO for Oncology, TNCC for ER) are not applicable here
• Photo (headshot) required for badge issuance (JPEG format)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a critical care environment with a focus on cardiovascular ICU experience during night shifts over a 13-week travel contract.