ICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Thomas West Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 5 (Non-negotiable)
Shift Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
Location: Within a 35-mile radius of original assignment (floating between units/facilities may be required based on staffing needs, patient census, and acuity)
Floating: Travelers will be notified before their scheduled shift if floating is required.

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses & Verification (Required for Submission)

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver's License or State ID (must not be expired, must match address on file, front and back copies required).
• Professional resume/profile.
• At least two professional references.
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Certifications (Required for Onboarding)

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F every 2 years)

Health & Immunizations (Required for Onboarding)

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Recent testing required with annual TB questionnaire.
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire.
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Testing & Competencies (Required for Onboarding)

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, two attempts allowed.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score of 80%, two attempts allowed.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist, updated annually.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire 6-hour module.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions.

Background & Employment Verification (Required for Onboarding)

• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start.
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Employment Verification for past 7 years.
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation upon initial assignment and extensions.

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments depend on staffing needs and patient acuity.
• All required documents must be current and compliant with Ascension Health policies.
• Some optional documents/checklists may be requested by unit leaders but are not mandatory for onboarding.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs who are flexible with floating assignments and meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.