SICU Registered Nurse
Hazleton, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) with adult patient population. Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 3:1. Floating to other units is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a Surgical ICU setting.
• Manage patient care with ratios ranging from 1:1 to 3:1.
• Charting/documentation using EPIC electronic health record system.
• Floating to other units as needed.
• Work every other weekend.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace, Counties, States, Nationwide Criminal Search, Sex Offender Search, DMV (if applicable), Education Verification, PA PATCH (state police search).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint clearance required within 90 days of start (all pages must be submitted).
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 90 days of start.
• Pennsylvania PATCH and Medicheck searches required within 30 days of start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Fit test questionnaire and fit mask test required prior to start.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGold or T-Spot within 90 days, or 2 PPDs with one within 90 days)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – positive titer or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B – positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series (declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella – positive titer or vaccination series required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required.
• COVID-19 vaccination required or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC also accepted). Dilute results require observed retest within 24 hours if allowed by state.
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for respirator use starting 04/07/2025.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam within 12 months of start (minimum 80% passing score).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam within 12 months of start (minimum 88% passing score).
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for all RNs except those in Behavioral Health, OR, remote Telephone Triage, Transitional Skilled Unit, and outpatient Infusion positions.
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Testing required.

Documentation and Verification

• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Education and license/certification verification required prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required for new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and onward (recent, color, forward-facing, no hats/masks).
• Badge request form required for new candidates starting before 3/30/2025.
• Every other weekend work required.
• Floating to other units required.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses with surgical ICU background seeking a 13-week travel contract on night shift in Pennsylvania.