ICU Registered Nurse
Dunn, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Dunn, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in ICU
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Must be able and willing to float between both campuses within scope
• Locals Accepted: No (50-mile radius rule applies)
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Guaranteed Hours: Call off policy of 2 shifts per 13-week assignment; after that, all contracted shifts are guaranteed

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Military only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Military only
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP)

Staffing Ratios

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:3

Special Requirements & Policies

• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• System Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning
• Background check required within 6 months of start
• Interview availability required upon submission

Facility & Work Environment

• Type of Facility: Short-term acute care
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Colors: Royal blue and white

Required Competencies & Testing

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual renewal required)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with remediation and multiple attempts policy
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for ICU and other specified units

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years, no declinations accepted for new candidates)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval and must be resubmitted annually
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required but accepted if available

Facility-Specific Documents & Forms (Must be completed prior to start)

• Photo for badge (passport-style, professional)
• Agency Personnel Form
• Emergency Contact Form
• RN Job Description acknowledgment
• Confidentiality and Information Agreement
• Patient Identification Agreement
• Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
• Staff Call Out Acknowledgement
• Corporate Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
• Policy Tech Access Acknowledgement
• Professional Appearance Acknowledgment
• Parking Registration (if driving to work)
• Computer Use Acknowledgement
• Flu Policy review
• TB Screening form (annual renewal)
• Other job-specific descriptions and acknowledgments as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for block scheduling accommodations
• Return travelers must adhere to system contract limits and return policies
• Background checks include SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable
• Convictions within the last year or open/active cases will result in cancellation

This position is ideal for ICU Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of ICU experience who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and who meet the comprehensive certification and health requirements.