ICU Registered Nurse
Hazard, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel ICU RN Job Opportunity

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU/CCU Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Kentucky. The role involves working in a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in an ICU/MICU setting with a 36/48 hour schedule.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2+ years ICU/MICU nursing experience
• Must have experience with Meditech EMR system
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Kentucky RN license or compact RN license valid in Kentucky
• BLS (American Heart Association) – front and back of certificate required if not electronic
• ACLS (American Heart Association) – required for ICU RN specialties
• NIH Certification – required for ICU RN specialties
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start

Required Health & Immunizations

• COVID-19 Vaccine (religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation)
• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
• Tdap vaccination (valid 10 years from administration date; Td not accepted)
• Influenza vaccine (required October-March; exemptions require approval)
• TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start
• Annual physical or health statement signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP stating clear to work without restrictions

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days prior to start (7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, national sex offender, SAM, OIG)
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (excluding marijuana/THC)
• Verification of education and employment (7 years relevant experience required to verify employment)
• Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification (Kentucky) within 30 days prior to start
• Submission packet including cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF
• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of offer acceptance

Skills & Competency Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist within one year prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam within one year prior to start (actual documents required; certificates not accepted)
• EKG and Telemetry exam within one year prior to start
• Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety orientation, bloodborne pathogens, fire safety, infection control, elder abuse, age-specific care, cultural diversity, advance directives (annual update required)

Additional Notes

• RN must reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered
• Driver’s license required for submission
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Start date on job is the start date needed

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with solid critical care experience looking for a travel opportunity in Kentucky with a reputable healthcare system.