ICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours
Schedule Details:

• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No time off approved for 4th of July or between 07/12-07/19
• Time off approval limited to 40 hours; no return-to-work (RTO) approved during first 2 weeks
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed

Job Description

• Float pool position covering various ICU and intermediate care units including:

  • Medical ICU
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU
  • Coronary Care Unit
  • Surgical Trauma ICU (Level 1)
  • Neuro & Neurosurgery ICU and Intermediate Unit
  • Critical Care and Intermediate Care Special Pathogens Unit (COVID)
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Intermediate Unit
  • Surgical Trauma Intermediate Unit
  • ED Boarders (patients admitted but boarding in ED prior to room assignment)
• Must adhere to facility’s float policy
• Epic electronic health record experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of recent ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – ICU
• Minimum years of experience: 1 year ICU experience within the last year
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification through official transcript (photocopies not accepted)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health assignments only; otherwise may be required case-by-case
• Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check required only for Behavioral Health units
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (no exemptions allowed)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold within 12 months (Tspot not accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody positive titer or antigen titer per protocol
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions)

Certifications and Competencies

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm interpretation test required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Additional certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with recruiter)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required only for Behavioral Health nurses

Additional Notes

• Candidate must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Facility-specific compliance and screening forms must be completed prior to start
• Radiation badges are not provided for new candidates; if required, supplied by facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Skills checklist and competency exams must be updated annually as applicable

This position offers a challenging ICU float role with a reputable medical center, requiring strong critical care skills, flexibility, and adherence to strict compliance and certification standards. Night shift availability and ability to work a floating schedule across multiple ICU units are essential.