ICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Charlottesville, Virginia

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:00)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Float Pool assignment covering various ICU and intermediate care units including:

  • Medical ICU
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU
  • Coronary Care Unit
  • Surgical Trauma ICU (Level 1)
  • Neuro & Neurosurgery ICU
  • Critical Care and Intermediate Care Special Pathogens Unit (COVID)
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Intermediate Unit
  • Surgical Trauma Intermediate Unit
  • Neuro & Neurosurgery Intermediate Unit
  • ED Boarders (patients admitted but boarding in ED prior to room assignment)
• Scheduling: Every other weekend and every other holiday; time off restrictions apply around Memorial Day and 4th of July; block scheduling not guaranteed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Clinical Competencies & Certifications

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification) — verify based on specific ICU unit
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Immunizations and titers required with documentation including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Qgold within 12 months; chest x-ray if positive)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted for measles
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required or negative surface antibody and antigen titers dated appropriately; declinations not accepted
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination required if titer negative
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually during flu season (no exemptions)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen including marijuana and fentanyl within 2 months of start, updated annually
• Fit testing for patient-facing roles completed onsite if required
• Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually; includes all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through third-party vendor; official transcripts preferred over photocopies
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health candidates and certain units; processed through Virginia State Police system
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required for Behavioral Health and specific unit assignments
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment application, skills checklist, and performance evaluations required as applicable

Additional Facility Requirements

• Candidate must review and acknowledge professional appearance guidelines, traveler compliance, and release authorization forms prior to start
• TB screening and other health screening forms must be completed before starting assignment
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing for cardiac rhythm interpretation for adult inpatient RN roles
• Radiation badges for new candidates are supplied by the facility, not the agency

Scheduling and Time Off Notes

• Offers available for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Time off approval limited to 40 hours total; no approval for time off on Memorial Day or 4th of July
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses comfortable with floating across multiple critical care units and working night shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment.