CVICU Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location

• Lexington, Kentucky

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 to 7:30)
• Total 36 hours per week

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• CCRN certification preferred
• ECMO experience preferred

Additional Requirements

• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted
• Two supervisor references verified within 6 months of start, preferably managers or direct supervisors
• Employment verification covering 7 years required
• Explanation required for any employment gaps longer than 30 days
• Completion of facility-specific competency exams and skills checklists annually, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit-specific competency exams
  • RN Math Ability competency exam
  • Conscious Sedation competency exam (if applicable)
  • Color Blind Testing
  • Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card (can be completed onsite)
• Annual renewal and compliance with all certifications and competencies during the contract
• Completion of facility-specific pass/fail testing with limited attempts (two attempts max for EKG exam)
• Completion of facility-specific non-clinical agreements prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, acceptable use, electronic communications, password policy)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Pass/Fail EKG/Medication Exam (facility-specific advanced dysrhythmia exam)
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and employment verifications
• Physical exam within 1 year, confirming good health and ability to perform job duties
• Drug testing within 1 year
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or boosters
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Varicella immunity or booster
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • COVID vaccination series or approved exemption

Notes

• Candidates must have a renewal plan in place for any certifications or documents expiring during the contract to maintain clearance.
• Physical and health documents must not expire during the assignment.
• Facility requires strict adherence to background checks and health screening protocols.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with night shifts in Lexington, KY, who meet the specified certification and health requirements.