SICU RN
Bowling Green, KY
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - SICU

Assignment Overview

• Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 6 weeks
• Assignment dates: November 23 to December 19, or November 30 to December 26
• Shift: Night, 4x12 hours (19:00 to 07:00), 48 hours per week
• Guaranteed hours: Per facility standard
• Start-date deadline: Hard document due date is Tuesday at 5 PM PST before the start date
• Orientation: Every Monday

Unit and Staffing

• Ratios: 1:2 to 1:3 for unit patients; 1:4 to 1:5 for step-down acuity (max 1:4 to 1:5, as low as 1:2, depending on patient acuity)
• Unit type: Mixed acuity unit
• Float scope: May float to step-down. Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedule: Open to discussion, but cannot be promised
• Local candidates: Accepted
• Pending license: Not accepted
• Return-to-work restriction: Must be able to work all 3 shifts each week between November and December
• Emergency proximity: Must stay within 30 minutes of the facility in case of emergency

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• SICU (Surgical Intensive Care) experience within the last year (1 year of experience)
• 1 year or more of total travel experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS
• Experience working with cardiac patients
• Experience with AAA repair
• Experience with carotid endarterectomy
• Experience with femoral-popliteal bypass and similar surgeries
• Experience with thrombectomy
• Experience with pneumonectomy
• Experience with post-thoracic surgery
• Experience with EVAR
• Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
• Experience with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
• Experience with Epic

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: Background check within 1 year of start; HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required
• Drug screen: 9-panel or instant screen within 1 year of start
• TB: Negative TB test within 1 year of start (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot); chest X-ray within 5 years for a positive PPD
• Flu vaccine: Required. No flu exemptions or declinations will be accepted for travelers.
• References or skills checklist: One reference, skills checklist, or competency exam is required
• Other forms: Standard employment, tax, identification, and compliance forms