ICU/CCU RN
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Travel ICU/CCU RN Opportunity

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• ICU/ MICU nursing role with 1:2 patient ratios
• Schedule: 36/48 hours
• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred
• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility

Required Experience

• Minimum 2+ years ICU/MICU nursing experience

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Kentucky RN license or compact RN license valid in Kentucky
• BLS (American Heart Association) – front and back of certificate required if not electronic
• ACLS (American Heart Association) – front and back of certificate required if not electronic
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for RN specialties except OR)

Required Immunizations & Health Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or approved religious/medical exemption with documentation
• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer; if starting series, first dose required at start, second dose within 28-30 days
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer; if starting series, first dose required at start, second dose within 28-30 days
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (Td not accepted); declinations accepted
• Annual Influenza vaccine (October-March) or approved exemption
• Annual physical or physician note within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions
• TB Quantiferon blood test within 1 year prior to start
• If positive TB record, proof of chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire

Required Background & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days prior to start including 7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, national sex offender, SAM, OIG, EPLS, OFAC
• Education and employment verifications combined with background check results
• Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (excluding marijuana/THC)
• Social Security trace, OIG search, SAM, National Sex Offender checks as applicable
• Submission packet must include cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF

Required Competencies & Testing

• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year prior to start, renewed annually
• Competency exams (including EKG and telemetry) with passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year prior to start
• Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety orientation, bloodborne pathogens, fire safety, infection control, elder abuse, age-specific care, cultural diversity, advance directives; renewed annually

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (1 charge nurse or higher, 1 supervisor)
• Driver’s license required for submission
• Assignment confirmation form must be completed within 24 hours of accepting offer

Schedule & Orientation

• Orientation offered bi-weekly
• Start date on job is the start date needed

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.