CVICU Registered Nurse
Spokane, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Spokane, Washington

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit Floating: Yes, will float between units
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Block Schedules: Required
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 and 1:2
• Special Requirements: Cardiovascular ICU experience required
• On-call: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington state
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience, with recent CVICU experience within the last year
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO; must indicate ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and Testing:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; annual updates required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination; titers accepted
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months; instants acceptable; updated as needed
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for respirator use; completed via virtual questionnaire for travel candidates
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates; must be updated annually; may be completed onsite

Competency and Training Requirements

• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology competency and other exams as applicable by specialty
• EFM Training: Required for Labor & Delivery RNs (via certification or fetal heart rate monitoring exam)
• Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Training: Must complete assigned modules annually via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic Training: Completion of required Epic modules within one week of orientation; transcripts required prior to moving to per diem or new assignments

Additional Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required prior to start
• Float Policy Acknowledgement: Required; candidate may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• State-Specific Requirements: Washington state background and patrol searches required within 90 days of start; updated every 2 years for certain facility types
• Multi-State Licensed Nurses: Demographic attestation required for RNs working with out-of-state compact licenses in Washington

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Background checks and verifications have specific timelines and renewal requirements.
• Some certifications and competencies depend on unit-specific or clinical track requirements; verify accordingly.
• Declinations for vaccines are accepted but may require additional documentation.
• Floating between units is expected as part of the role.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract position in Spokane, WA.