SICU Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – SICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Accepts local travelers at a rate differential
• Patient population includes Neurosurgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Orthopedic interventions, Liver Transplants, Level 1 Trauma, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Falls, Gun Shot Wounds, and Open Abdomens
• Floating required when no need on the unit
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Charting required using EPIC electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check including 7-year criminal history, PA PATCH search, and other state/federal checks as required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
• Education verification or official transcript (diploma not accepted)
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting results within 12 months prior to start
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 12 months prior to start
• Physical exam within 2 months of start date
• Fit mask test (3M 1870+ model) within 12 months prior to start; must be completed before start (no on-site testing)
• Current Tdap vaccine or titer acceptable
• Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT) within 90 days of start; chest X-ray if positive test
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella as per facility policy
• 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 1)
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with masking requirements
• Professional references: 2 within last 2 years
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit
• Work history verification as applicable

Orientation & Testing

• Completion of assigned educational modules prior to orientation (approx. 6 hours)
• Pass/fail basic dysrhythmia exam during orientation; only one attempt allowed
• Signed acknowledgment of Joint Commission Safety Manual and pass/fail testing requirements

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be required to float to other units if no need on SICU
• Facility uses EPIC for charting
• Night shift schedule with 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted

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