Acute Care Float RN
Mountain Home, AR
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Acute Care Float Nurse

Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care and leadership within the nursing team.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to promote evidence-based care and a healing culture.
• Float between ER hold, overflow units, adult and geriatric psychiatric, and inpatient rehab units.

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Will consider 36 or 48 hours per week

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Stepdown experience is a must; critical care experience preferred.
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred.

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or Compact State license in good standing.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) depending on assignment specifics.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security card required.
• Background check: 7-year history within 6 months of start; annual updates required for direct candidates.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• Various state and federal screenings including EPLS, HHS/OIG, sex offender, and state-specific criminal history checks required within 30 days of start.
• Employment application, resume, and work history verification (past 2 years) required.
• Two professional references required within 3 years (preferably within 2 years).

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam required within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 1 year; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (October 1 – March 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation required; exemptions or declinations must be communicated.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 30 days of start; instant tests not accepted.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific documents and orientation prior to start.
• Compliance with personal appearance and dress code policies.
• Safety sensitive position under Arkansas Act 593 regarding medical marijuana.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas.
• Minimum of 2 years of float nursing experience, with float experience within the last year.
• Stepdown nursing experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).