PCU Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Illinois, Quincy

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit - PCU)
• Location: Quincy, Illinois
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in specialty required.
• First-time travelers are eligible if they have 5+ years experience.
• Prior travel experience is NOT required.

Schedule & Work Details

• IL nursing license required.
• Every other weekend schedule.
• Float as needed.
• 36 or 48-hour shift contracts available.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated (inquire for details).

Certifications Required

• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be updated annually)

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – preferred for Oncology
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – preferred for ER
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for ER, PICU, PEDI, PACU (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for LD, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU, Nursery (if applicable)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start.
• SSN Trace, county searches for last 7 years, national criminal and sex offender checks.
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts acceptable).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks annually.
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, repeated annually.
• Physical exam within 30 days of start, confirming good health and ability to work without restrictions.
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or signed declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) proof or declination.
  • Hepatitis B proof or declination.
  • Varicella proof or declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof prior to start.

Competency & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score).
• Unit-specific competency exams.
• Core training parts I, II, III (annual updates required).
• OSHA mandatory training (annual update required).
• Color Blind Testing (required for all travelers).

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (JPEG format).
• Completion of various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., Employee Health Information, Non-Discrimination Statement, Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Safety Information).
• Completion of computer-based learning modules before start date.

References & Work History

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

This position offers a travel nursing opportunity in a PCU setting with a reputable healthcare system in Illinois. It is suitable for nurses with at least 2 years of recent specialty experience, including those new to travel nursing if they have 5+ years of experience.