ICU Registered Nurse
Oak Bluffs, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Long Term Assignment

Location: Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
Employment Type: Long Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Schedule: 36 hours per week, Day/Night rotation, including weekend rotation
Housing: Shared housing available (no pets or guests allowed)
Transportation: Car required
Vaccination: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Key Requirements and Credentials

Licensure & Certifications

• Professional License:

  • Primary source verification required within 30 days of start date.
  • MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.
  • Both NURSYS and Board of Nursing verification required.
• BLS Certification:

  • Required prior to onboarding. Acceptable from AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military.
• Respirator Fit Test:

  • N95 fit test required within 365 days of start date and updated annually.
  • Must be completed offsite using the MGB N95 Respirator Fit Test Record Form.
• Additional Certifications (Preferred/Optional):

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred).

Health & Immunization

• MMR:

  • Documentation of two doses each of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines or two MMR vaccines, or proof of immunity via blood test.
• Hepatitis B:

  • Strongly preferred; record of 3 vaccines or proof of immunity or declination.
• Influenza Vaccine:

  • Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed.
• TB Testing:

  • Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start date.
  • Updated if there is a break in service longer than 6 months.
• Health Statement:

  • Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Positive PPD:

  • If positive TB test, chest x-ray documentation showing no active TB required.
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation:

  • Required as part of fit test documentation.

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal Background Check:

  • Within 45 days prior to start date, including county and international searches if applicable.
• Massachusetts CORI Check:

  • Completed within 30 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break.
• Social Security Number Trace:

  • Must be run with criminal background check covering last 7 years.
• National Sex Offender Registry Check:

  • Within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Exclusion Checks:

  • Includes OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists; updated annually.
• Education Verification:

  • Verified through background check company for highest level of education.

Documentation Required for Submission

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset).
• Skills checklist.
• Candidate submission coversheet.

Additional Notes

• Shared housing requires signing the MGB MVH Housing Agreement.
• No religious exemptions for flu vaccine or fit testing.
• Fit testing updates can be done onsite only if assignment is extended beyond original contract.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs seeking a long-term assignment with a reputable hospital system in Massachusetts, offering a structured schedule with rotating shifts and weekend work. Compliance with all credentialing, health, and background requirements is mandatory.