PCU Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Schedule: Every other weekend; float as needed
• Contract Options: 36 or 48 hour shifts available; block scheduling may be accommodated (ask for details)
• Illinois nursing license required (must have license in hand)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in specialty required
• First-time travelers are accepted only if they have 5+ years of nursing experience
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• BLS (preferably AHA or American Red Cross)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required and must be updated annually)

Preferred (Not Required) Certifications

• PALS (for ER, PICU, PEDI, PACU)
• NRP (for Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, Nursery)
• CHEMO (strongly preferred for Oncology)
• TNCC (strongly preferred for ER)

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all travelers)
• Unit Specific Competency Exam
• Core Parts I, II, III (must be updated annually)
• OSHA Mandatory Training (must be updated annually)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 30 days of start, stating traveler is in good health and cleared to work without restrictions
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific mask models listed)
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (specific testing options detailed)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination or declination as per birth year and facility policy
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity by titer, vaccination series, or declination
• Varicella: Proof of immunity by titer, vaccination, history of chickenpox, or declination
• Drug Testing: 10 panel drug screen within 30 days of start, repeated annually (no rapid results accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 Vaccination proof required prior to start (dose 1 and fully vaccinated if applicable)

Background and Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start including SSN trace, county searches, national criminal and sex offender checks, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required annually and within 30 days of start
• Education verification accepted via diploma or transcripts
• Multiple facility-specific documents and forms must be completed prior to start (e.g., emergency contact, employee health info, confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, safety info, parking tag request)
• Photo for badge required (JPEG format, headshot from shoulders up)

References and Work History

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

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a reputable healthcare system in Illinois, requiring solid clinical experience and comprehensive credentialing and health documentation.