ICU Registered Nurse
Mountain Home, AR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Medical/General ICU with 17 beds including CSICU
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics
• Care for cardiovascular patients post coronary artery bypass grafting, thoracotomy, carotid stenting, heart valve replacement/repair, and other vascular interventions
• Experience with interventional and non-interventional procedures, general surgery, and advanced therapies such as:

  • Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
  • Induced hypothermia
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Impella Heart Pump
• Collaborative team culture valuing professionalism, integrity, and respect

Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• Current Arkansas or Compact State RN License in good standing

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of ICU nursing experience required (highest stated requirement)
• CRRT experience preferred

Certifications

• BLS required
• ACLS required within first 6 months of employment

Skills & Other

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Position is safety sensitive under Arkansas Act 593 (Medical Marijuana regulations)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, national and state sex offender searches, and education verification
• Various certifications verification (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke, etc.) as applicable
• Competency exams required within 1 year of start
• Facility-specific documents such as dress code, pre-screening compliance checklist, TB questionnaire, and orientation materials
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year, time sensitive within 72 hours of contract signing)
  • Immunizations and titers: TDAP, Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Influenza (or declination), COVID vaccination documentation
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Drug testing (negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start)
• References: 2 required within 2-3 years of start
• Work history verification for past 2 years
• Skills checklist updated annually

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract ICU RN position in Arkansas requiring a minimum of 3 years ICU experience, current RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications. The role involves caring for a diverse ICU patient population with advanced cardiovascular and critical care needs. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.