Travel RN – Step Down Unit
Hazard, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Travel RN - Step Down Unit

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Specialty: RN Step Down (Progressive Care Unit)
Employment Type: Travel

Unit & Facility Details

• 34-bed Stepdown/PCU unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:5 (may fluctuate with census and call-ins)
• Meditech EMR system
• Orientation offered bi-weekly
• Schedule: 36 hours worked / 48 hours off over a two-week pay period
• Start date is flexible based on need
• Candidates must reside within 100 miles of the facility

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of current Step Down nursing experience
• Must hold a Kentucky nursing license or a compact license valid in Kentucky
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications required
• COVID-19 vaccine required or approved exemption through the employer

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Required Certifications & Credentials

• BLS: American Heart Association (AHA) card, front and back if not electronic
• ACLS: AHA card required for all RNs except Psych and some Med/Surg units
• NIH Certification: Required for RN specialties except OR and Psych
• Nursys License Verification: Must be current within 30 days of start
• Kentucky or Compact State License Verification: Annual updates required
• Health Statement: Annual physical or physician note within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions
• Immunizations / Health History:

  • MMR: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer; booster doses if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 vaccine series or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer; booster if needed
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years; declinations accepted
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required October through March; exemptions must be approved prior to start
  • TB Quantiferon Test: Within 1 year prior to start
  • If positive TB record, proof of chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background check (7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender, SAM, OIG) within 30 days prior to start; annual updates required
• Drug screen (excluding marijuana/THC) within 30 days prior to start; annual updates required
• ARH-specific submission packet including cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF
• Skills checklist, competency exam, EKG/Telemetry exam, and core competencies specific to the unit and scope of practice, all updated annually
• Two professional references required (one charge nurse or higher, one supervisor) within the last year
• ARH Employee Health Attestation Form must be completed prior to compliance deadline, including uploading vaccines and applying for exemptions via the employer’s health file system
• Assignment confirmation form must be uploaded within 24 hours of offer acceptance

Additional Notes

• Ratios and schedules may fluctuate based on census and staffing needs
• Candidates should not be submitted to more than one job at a time for this employer
• All documentation must be current and compliant with annual update requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Step Down RNs who meet licensure and certification requirements and are ready for a travel assignment in Kentucky with a reputable healthcare system.