ICU Registered Nurse
Willmar, MN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Willmar, Minnesota

Position Overview

• Role: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Willmar, Minnesota
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP, any Monday
• Shifts:

  • Day: 06:45 AM – 07:15 PM (12-hour shift)
  • Night: 06:45 PM – 07:15 AM (12-hour shift)
• Weekend Schedule: Every 3rd weekend
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start, including:

  • 7-year search, SS trace, counties, sex offender, nationwide
  • Education verification (diploma acceptable in lieu of third-party verification)
  • International searches if candidate has lived/worked outside the US
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG excluded provider checks required
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required before start (no pending fingerprints allowed unless approved “more time needed” letter)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug test (9-panel) within 1 year of start (instant tests acceptable)
• Two professional references from recent employers within 2 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tdap vaccination required (no religious declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Minnesota state guidelines (2-step PPD or equivalent within 90 days)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required annually (mask required if declined)

Competency & Training

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required annually (not required for NICU RNs)
• Other competency exams as applicable by profession, with minimum passing scores, updated annually
• Facility-specific education modules (~16 hours) completed during orientation

Additional Facility Requirements

• Photo for badge: grey background, no selfies, JPG format with name
• Dress code adherence required
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start
• Badge must be returned on last day of assignment

Notes

• Candidates must complete Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing contract to proceed with fingerprinting
• Fingerprint appointment must be completed within 2 weeks of registration
• Candidates may need to travel to a location offering livescan fingerprinting if not available locally
• COVID-19 vaccination exemption forms and processes exist but require additional steps and approvals (not detailed here)

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with solid critical care experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Minnesota with structured shifts and comprehensive compliance requirements.