Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Saint Alexius Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery (Travel)

Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Specialty: RN Labor and Delivery
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Information

• Unit: 6 East, Labor and Delivery
• Address: 1555 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Must be AHA certified
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Must be AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics certified
• Nursys Verification – Within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require additional documentation
• Current Nursing License – Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's License/State ID – Must be valid and match address requirements

Required Exams & Testing

• Ascension Pharmacology Exam – Completed prior to start; updated every 3 years; minimum 80% score
• Ascension Specialty Exam – Completed prior to first assignment; updated every 3 years; minimum 80% or national benchmark score
• Ascension Color Vision Test – Completed prior to start; updated every 3 years
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA Topics) – Completed within a year of start; updated yearly; minimum 80% score
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out – Required prior to start
• Ascension Skills Checklist – Clinical only; completed within one year of start; updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation – 6 hours pre-hire education with attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding – Completed onsite
• Ascension Biometric Consent – Required
• Ascension Nova StatStrip – Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions
• Ascension Criminal Background Check – Includes Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender; completed within 30 days of first assignment; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) – Run within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Education Verification – Verification of education relevant to clinical work; completed within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Employment Verification – Third-party verification for past 7 years; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment – Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B – Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire – Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within one year, and completed TB questionnaire; updated annually
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Required within 30 days prior to start
• Varicella – Documented proof of two vaccines, serological evidence, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap – Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test – Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – Within 30 days prior to start; updated annually; includes testing for 12 specified substances
• Health Statement – Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment; updated annually

References & Evaluations

• At least two professional references – Completed prior to first assignment
• Hiring Manager Evaluation – Post-assignment evaluation (optional)

This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, licenses, exams, health screenings, and onboarding requirements prior to and during the assignment.