ICU Registered Nurse
Westwood, NJ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Westwood, New Jersey

Position Details

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: Westwood, New Jersey
• Travel Radius: Must be willing to travel at least 50 miles; local candidates not accepted
• Unit Accepts: First-time travel nurses

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1.5 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Complete employment application/resume
• 7-year work history verification (NJ requires at least 1 year verified prior to start with no gaps over 30 days)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year background check updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
  • Education verification of highest level completed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Adult Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest X-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, full series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented chickenpox history
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist
• Competency exams as applicable (minimum passing score 80%)
• Color blindness test (online version accepted)
• Orientation safety manual and HIPAA acknowledgement

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting is required only for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)
• References are not required for clearance but may be requested internally
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with at least 1.5 years of experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment on day shifts in New Jersey, who hold current licensure and certifications, and can meet comprehensive health and background screening requirements.