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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.