ICU RN (Critical Care Float)
Worcester, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Licensure: Massachusetts RN license in hand required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
  • EPIC experience preferred
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call Outs: Any call outs must be made up at the end of the assignment

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Massachusetts Statewide (iCORI) Release (updated annually)
• 7-year Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • 7-year County search
  • National Criminal search
  • OIG, NSOR, EPLS/GSA/SAM checks as applicable
• Education Verification (3rd party verification of highest completed education)
• Transcript acceptable if education verification is unperformable (diplomas not accepted)
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search (for tracking only)
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
• Drug Testing within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required)
• Immunizations and Declinations as applicable:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, NICU, Maternity)
  • TB testing (2 PPDs or QuantiFERON/T-Spot) and TB Questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) or declination (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, Maternity, NICU)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination (most recent vaccine required)
• Medication and Telemetry Competency Exams (pass required on first day of orientation)
• References: 2 references within 3 years of start
• Employment Application: 7 years employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Required prior to start and updated annually as applicable

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – preferred for Oncology
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – preferred for ER
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• NALS (Neonatal Advanced Life Support)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – may be required for Labor & Delivery
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – preferred for Psychiatry, not required for ED
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass medication and telemetry exams with a minimum score of 80% on the first day of orientation to avoid cancellation.
• Some certifications and competencies may be required depending on the specific unit or specialty area.
• COVID-19 declination forms and other vaccine declinations have specific requirements and expiration dates.
• Any positive TB results require additional documentation and clearance before starting.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs licensed in Massachusetts seeking a travel/contract role with a reputable healthcare system.