Stepdown PCU RN
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Travel RN - Step Down / PCU Unit

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

Job Description

• Work in a 34-bed Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient ratios approximately 1:5 (may fluctuate with census)
• Utilize Meditech EMR system
• Orientation offered bi-weekly
• Schedule: 36 hours on / 48 hours off over a two-week pay period
• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility

Required Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of current RN Step Down experience

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Kentucky RN license or compact RN license valid in Kentucky
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA card, front and back if not electronic)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (AHA card, front and back if not electronic)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for RN specialties except OR and Psych)

Required Health & Immunizations

• COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption
• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer (or started series with required follow-up)
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer (or started series with required follow-up)
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (declinations accepted)
• Annual Influenza vaccine (October-March) or approved medical/religious exemption
• Annual physical or health statement signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP stating clear to work without restrictions
• TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start (or equivalent)
• 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 history, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, national sex offender, SAM, OIG
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (includes multiple substances; marijuana/THC excluded)
• Verification of nursing license within 30 days prior to start
• Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification (Kentucky) within 30 days prior to start
• Submission packet including cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF
• Two professional references required: one charge nurse or higher, one supervisor reference within the last year

Required Skills & Competency Exams

• Unit-specific skills checklist within one year prior to start
• Competency exam within one year prior to start (actual documents required, no certificates)
• EKG and telemetry exam within one year prior to start (actual documents required)
• Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety orientation, bloodborne pathogens, fire safety, infection control, elder abuse and neglect, age-specific care, cultural diversity, advance directives (annual update required)

Additional Notes

• Assignment confirmation must be uploaded within 24 hours of offer acceptance
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position

This position requires a highly qualified RN with Step Down experience, current certifications, and compliance with all health and background requirements to ensure readiness for a travel assignment in a progressive care setting.