PCU Registered Nurse
Flint, MI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Flint, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU - Progressive Care Unit)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First-time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes (within 75 miles)
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office Restrictions: 5 days or less preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC required
• NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)
• Other preferred certifications:

  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) preferred
  • Chemotherapy certification preferred for oncology units

Required Licensure

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license for Michigan
• License verification must be run within 30 days prior to start

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or government photo ID
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year county, national criminal, federal checks
  • SSN trace, FACIS Level 3, OFAC, SAM.gov, National Sex Offender Registry
• Education verification (minimum education requirement must be met)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (for travel agency compliance)
• Fit mask test (N95 required; PAPRs accepted with approval) within 1 year prior to start
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (valid within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health units (not applicable for PCU)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum of 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with 80% pass rate, updated annually
• Skills checklist current within the last year and updated annually
• Employment application including last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, solid white or beige background)
• Confidentiality and security obligations acknowledgment
• Orientation welcome attestation form

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Floating within scope is expected to meet facility needs.
• Weekend work is required every other weekend.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of PCU experience who is flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and who meets all licensure and certification requirements.