ICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 19:00–7:00)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday; 40 hours can be approved for time off after the first 2 weeks; no return to office (RTO) approved during first 2 weeks; block scheduling not guaranteed

Job Description

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

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

Required Qualifications

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

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray with 2-step PPD within required timeframes; Qgold acceptable, Tspot not accepted
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted for measles
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, additional antigen titer required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but will not hold clearance
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually during flu season (no exemptions)
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually

Background and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Background checks include criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search if assigned to behavioral health or specific units
• Fingerprinting required for behavioral health and certain units; must be completed prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Skills checklist and competency exams required and must be updated annually
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions

Additional Facility Requirements

• Review and initial professional appearance guidelines
• Complete release authorization and TB screening forms prior to start
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
• Latex allergy questionnaire required if applicable

Notes

• No return to office (RTO) allowed during first 2 weeks of assignment
• Scheduling flexibility limited; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Candidate must be able to work nights and float across multiple critical care units
• Facility uses Epic EHR system

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses comfortable with floating across multiple critical care units during night shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment.