Registered Nurse Intermediate Care Float
Arlington, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (IMC Float Position)

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float position; candidates must be interested in floating to various units including IMC, Telemetry 1 (cardiac), Telemetry 2 (non-cardiac), and Med/Surg.
• Med Surg experience required to float.
• Every Other Week (EOW) schedule required, no call.
• Intermediate Care Unit focused on pulmonary, cardiac, and trauma patients.
• Patient population includes those needing advanced airway management (tracheostomies, ventilators, high flow O2, BIPAP), cardiac drips, chest tubes, and Zephyr Valves.
• Conditions treated include acute and chronic pulmonary issues, CHF, MI, unstable angina, pericardial disease, cardiac drug toxicity, pacemaker/ICD issues, therapeutic catheterization, dysrhythmias, and continuous cardiac medication infusions.
• Includes med/surg overflow patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Intermediate Care experience within the last year
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Direct Observation Unit (DOU), and Stepdown units
• Telemetry experience on the unit, specifically in PCU settings
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Central line care management
• PICC line management
• Heparin protocols
• Ability to manage and titrate cardiac drips
• Adherence to isolation precautions

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in specialty based on complexity and required skills.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS and BLS required (AHA standards).
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred.
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC may be relevant but not explicitly required for this position.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Annual core competencies and safety manual acknowledgements required.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); medical or religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required.
• Adult TDAP vaccine required.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start required.
• Physical exam within 1 year required, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Fit mask test within last 12 months required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification.
• Proof of 2 clinical references required.
• Work history verification for last 7 years required.

Additional Information

• Candidate must complete facility-specific documents and policies prior to start, including confidentiality agreements, code of ethics, dress code, parking forms, and orientation.
• Badge and photo ID required; candidate must wear both agency and facility badges at all times.
• EPIC training modules may be required depending on assignment.
• Candidate must be prepared to comply with all infection control and safety protocols.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with strong cardiac telemetry and intermediate care skills, comfortable with floating across multiple units and managing complex cardiac and pulmonary patients.