Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, FL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN - ICU (Travel)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Employment Type: Travel
• Unit: Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience preferred
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hour contracts acceptable
• Schedule: Every other weekend required, Easter coverage required

Required Qualifications

• License: Current RN license in Florida with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Experience: Minimum years of experience not explicitly stated; CVICU experience preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Onboarding and Compliance

• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Completion of FACIS Questionnaire if any disciplinary actions exist
• Ascension-specific competencies and certifications including:

  • Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.)
  • NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (clinical documentation system)
• Health and Immunization Requirements:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted
  • Fit Test: Annual respiratory fit test required
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), exemptions require mask wearing
  • TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, annual TB questionnaire
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination, no declinations accepted
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted
• Drug Screening: 12 panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Background Checks and Verifications:

  • Criminal background check including SSN trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
  • EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
  • Employment and education verifications within 90 days prior to start
• Other Requirements:

  • Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills verification) within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile) submission required

Additional Notes

• Prior CVICU experience is preferred but not mandatory
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience
• Must be willing to work every other weekend and cover Easter
• 36 or 48 hour shifts available

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs looking for a travel opportunity in Florida with a reputable healthcare system.