Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Bridgeport, CT
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MICU (ICU)

Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Schedule: Every other weekend and float as needed
• Unit Size: 10 bed medical ICU
• Facility Type: Short term acute care hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 426
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Charting System: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
• Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience (highest required)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Other Requirements:

  • EPIC experience required
  • Background checks including 7-year criminal background check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
  • Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually
  • 10 panel drug screen within 12 months of start
  • Immunizations and health documents including TB test, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap (preferred for some specialties)
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID vaccination preferred
  • Employment application with 7-year work history and no gaps greater than 90 days
  • Skills checklist and work history verification within 12 months of start

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 85%)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates starting on/after 8/2/2024, must score 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU and other specified units)

Facility-Specific Training & Documents (Required)

• Stroke Education (except pediatric specialties and NICU)
• CLABSI Prevention for Adult and Pediatric Training
• Preventing Pressure Injury Training
• Language Services Training
• CAUTI Education Training (except PICU, NICU, Psychiatry/Behavioral Health)
• Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
• Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
• Pyxis ES MedStation Modules
• Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
• Patient Bedside Rounding (except OR, Behavioral Health, Ambulatory, ER/ED)
• Mobile Heartbeat Alarm (except ER/ED, Pediatrics, ICU, NICU)
• Ventricular Assist Device Awareness
• AME Blood Administration Module (except Case Managers, Behavioral Health/Psych, Home Health)
• New Employee Orientation Module
• 21st Century Cures Act Module (required for RN except Home Health)
• ED Handbook (for ED/ER RNs only)
• eCart Training Module (not required for Pediatric, Periop/OR, Outpatient, Case Managers, Home Health)
• Chaperone Policy Training

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required background checks, certifications, competencies, and facility-specific training modules prior to or shortly after start date.
• Candidates must maintain compliance with all health and safety requirements including immunizations, drug screening, and fit testing.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU setting within a large, well-established healthcare system. The role requires strong critical care nursing skills, certification compliance, and adaptability to a travel/contract assignment schedule.