Liver Care ICU Registered Nurse
Richmond, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a comprehensive liver care ICU.
• ICU experience required.
• Transplant experience highly preferred.
• Locals allowed at the same rate.

Experience Requirements

• ICU experience required (minimum years not explicitly stated, assume at least 1 year).
• Transplant experience highly preferred but not mandatory.
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Permanent Virginia RN license required (temporary licenses not accepted).
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs.
• Required certifications (AHA only):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to unit job descriptions).
• No onsite renewals; certifications expiring within 1 month of contract start are not accepted.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence
  • VA Statewide Repository Search
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Fingerprinting required for certain units (Pediatrics, NICU, Psych, Children’s Hospital units).
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check fingerprint results required for applicable units; results can pend if proof of submission is on file.
• Virginia Central Registry (CPS) search required for applicable units; candidates must complete submission within 48 hours of contract signing.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination required.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes (Q-gold/T-spot or two PPDs).
• TB questionnaire required annually regardless of TB result.
• Titers required for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella; booster required if low titer.
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination required.
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted).

Competency & Orientation

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Color blindness testing required.
• Abuse reporting competency required (covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect/exploitation).
• Orientation includes exams/tests such as pharmacology, point of care testing, airborne precaution mask fitting, and BKAT for ICU/step-down units.
• Completion of assigned learning modules during orientation week (approx. 6 hours).

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Complete application/resume required.
• Two professional references required.
• Skills checklist must be updated annually.
• HIPAA confidentiality agreement required prior to start.
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service.
• Proof of primary residence must match compact licensure documentation.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract RN position in a liver care ICU in Richmond, VA. ICU experience is required, transplant experience is highly preferred. Candidates must hold a permanent Virginia RN license and have current required certifications. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and compliance with state-specific fingerprinting and registry requirements are mandatory. Orientation includes competency testing and completion of learning modules. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.