Cardiac ICU RN
Pinehurst, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Pinehurst, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1:2
Unit Details:

• Cardiac Critical Care Unit
• 12 beds, average daily census 8

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
• Cardiology experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system

Experience

• Prior travel experience not required (1st time travelers accepted)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including Social Security trace, counties, nationwide, national sex offender, and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• NURSYS verification prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year (to meet standard, not facility-required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test (PPD within 3 months or Qgold/TSPOT within 1 year) updated annually; if positive TB history, clear chest X-ray within 5 years plus annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; can start with 2nd booster pending if no prior records
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (11/15 - 03/31); exemptions require mask use in patient care areas
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, phencyclidine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone, MDMA/MDA)
• Two clinical references required (one must be from supervisor or higher; Charge RN acceptable)
• Completed employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist

Competencies & Certifications

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blind testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ICU and related units)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement (annual)

Additional Information

• Facility unable to accommodate holiday return to office (RTO) requests
• Modules required by specialty must be completed prior to start date (final deadline is Wednesday before start week)
• Employee health may require additional drug screening at orientation
• EPIC experience is mandatory for this role

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac ICU setting with a manageable patient load and supportive staffing ratio. Ideal for RNs with solid ICU and cardiac experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.