Progressive Care Unit 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
• Schedule: Every other weekend; float as needed
• Contract Options: 36 or 48 hour shifts available
• Block scheduling may be accommodated (inquire for details)
• First-time travelers are eligible if they have 5+ years of experience
• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience in specialty

Licensure & Certifications

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (2 forms of ID required)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender registry, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (must be current within 30 days of start and updated annually)
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts acceptable)
• Competency exams with minimum passing scores (unit-specific competency exams required)
• OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)
• Core training parts I, II, III (updated annually)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (80% score or meet Angoff score)
• Color blind testing required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, confirming fitness to work without restrictions
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required)
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or equivalent testing required)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity via titer or vaccination series or declination
• Hepatitis B: Proof of immunity via titer, vaccination series, or declination
• Varicella: Proof of immunity via titer, vaccination series, or declination
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, repeated annually (no rapid results)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required prior to start

References & Work History

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

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (headshot, JPEG format)
• Completion of facility-specific documents and computer-based training modules prior to start
• Various facility-specific acknowledgments and forms must be completed before starting assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a PCU setting with a reputable healthcare system in Illinois. Prior travel experience is not required if the candidate has 5+ years of nursing experience.