PCU Registered Nurse
Lake Forest, Illinois
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• May be placed on call during regular shifts if census drops
• Weekend work required
• Meal break length: 30 minutes

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for PCU RN roles (typically 1+ years)
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Complete and maintain all I9 documentation
• Valid Driver’s License or Government Photo ID recommended
• Proof of name change if applicable (legal documents required)
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest degree (BSN minimum)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination

Additional Requirements

• Completion of competency exams as applicable
• Completion of facility-specific training modules and policy acknowledgements prior to start
• Sexual harassment training required annually
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance if fit test is failed
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry fingerprinting and eligibility verification required prior to start (must be completed in Illinois)

On-Call and Scheduling Notes

• May be placed on call during regular shifts if patient census drops
• Weekend shifts required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with PCU experience who holds the required certifications and is prepared to meet comprehensive compliance and health documentation standards.