ICU Registered Nurse
Arlington, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: ICU
• Schedule:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (3x12s), rotating days and nights
  • Option for 4 shifts of 12 hours (4x12s) with overtime after 48 hours/week
  • Every other weekend required
• Start Date: ASAP (dependent on EPIC experience/training)

Requirements

• Licensure: Active Virginia or Compact RN license at time of submission
• Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Must have completed at least one previous travel assignment
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Flexibility: Must be willing to float to other hospital areas as needed (e.g., CVICU/CVSD, Cardiac Telemetry)
• EPIC Training:

  • Clin Doc Accelerated class for RNs with 6+ months EPIC experience in past 12 months (approx. 4 hours of modules)
  • Clin Doc 2 Day class for RNs with less than 6 months EPIC experience (no modules)

Vaccination & Health Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Medical or religious flu vaccine exemptions allowed with proper documentation and approval
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, including assessment of ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Adult TDAP vaccine required for ICU and related units
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required

Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements (e.g., confidentiality, code of ethics, dress code, parking, safety policies) must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Vendor Access Request (VAR) form completion and facility background check through HireRight required

Additional Notes

• COVID precautions may apply
• Candidate must wear both agency and facility badges at all times
• Candidate must be prepared for EPIC training modules and onsite training as required
• Float pool flexibility is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with prior travel contract experience who are licensed in Virginia or hold a compact license and are comfortable with rotating shifts and floating within critical care units.