Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Tele Nights

Location: Belleville, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1845-0715)
• Start Date: Rolling starts every 3-4 weeks based on compliance tier
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours/week for 3 shifts
  • 48 hours/week for 4 shifts
• Floating: Float within service line as needed for support
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 75 miles)
• On-Call: No on-call requirements
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days within 13-week contract

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Ortho experience required, including proficiency in ortho totals and fractures
• Heavy lifting required
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) – Required
• NIH Stroke Certification – Preferred
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI/MAB) – check unit-specific requirements

Licensure

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Illinois
• Temporary licenses are not accepted; permanent Illinois license required for assignment extension

Compliance & Background Checks

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• State-specific exclusion and sanction list checks for Illinois
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules and training quizzes annually
• Must review and sign facility policies including HIPAA, hand hygiene, dress code, fingernail, and latex allergy policies
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually
• Candidates must provide a recent badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Orthopedics experience, including proficiency in ortho totals and fractures

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• Magnet designated facility
• Total staffed beds: 222
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Notes

• This position requires physical stamina including heavy lifting
• Floating may be required within the service line to support other units
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all background, health, and competency requirements prior to start

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position.