ICU Registered Nurse
Alexander City, AL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Alabama, Alexander City

Position Details

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Alexander City, Alabama
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• EMR System: Meditech Expanse
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals are accepted at the same rate (restriction waived)

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience in:

  • Ventilator management
  • Drip management
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • Post cardiac catheterization care
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Alabama State RN license or Compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Physical exam updated annually confirming ability to meet physical demands
• Fit-tested N95 mask within 1 year of start (no onsite fit testing available)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within the last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination (mask required if declined)
• COVID-19 vaccination fully completed by specified deadlines or approved medical/religious exemption on facility-specific form
• Alabama Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form completed and hand-signed prior to orientation

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with ventilator management
• Experience with drip management
• Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
• Experience with post cardiac catheterization care

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit
• Performance evaluations if previously worked with the agency over 1 year
• Internal evaluations if previously worked with the agency over 2 years

Summary

This ICU RN travel contract in Alabama requires strong critical care skills including ventilator and IABP management, night shift availability, and current RN licensure with BLS and ACLS certifications. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and documentation is mandatory. Prior travel experience is preferred but not required. The contract duration is approximately 13 weeks.