ER Registered Nurse
Shiloh, Illinois
Northwest HealthCare

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Night Shift)

Location: Florissant, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in the Emergency Room (ER) on night shifts (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 18:45 to 7:15)
• Patient population includes both pediatrics and adults; candidates must be comfortable caring for both
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Weekend requirement: every 3rd weekend
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required before start
• Fingerprinting required for assignments involving Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• Primary source verification of Missouri RN license via NURSYS
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Two negative TB tests or acceptable alternatives within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• Annual completion of facility-specific regulatory compliance education and HIPAA acknowledgement
• Completion of facility-required orientation modules (approximately 16 hours) prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (preferably supervisors within the last year)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required annually
• Adherence to facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fingernail policy, and confidentiality
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

Facility Highlights

• Acute care hospital with 233 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: EPIC
• No parking cost
• Scrub color: Navy

Notes

• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: 7 days
• No vehicle registration required for this facility
• Candidates must be prepared to meet all compliance and credentialing requirements prior to start
• This position does not require prior travel experience

This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse comfortable with emergency care across all age groups, seeking a travel contract with a reputable acute care hospital in Missouri.