ICU Registered Nurse
Farmington, Missouri
Parkland Health Center - Farmington

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Farmington, Missouri
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Staffing Ratios: 1:2-3 (both day and night)
• Average Daily Census: 6 patients
• Rooms: 8
• Beds: 10
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Required Skills: Ventilator management, IV start, Telemetry
• Floating: May float to Med Surg line if not needed in ICU
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (ICU)
• First-timers: Not accepted (prior travel experience implied)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM quarterly checks
  • HHS/OIG quarterly checks
  • Education verification of highest nursing degree
  • State-specific searches and registries as applicable
• Licenses:

  • Primary source verification of Missouri RN license (NURSYS verification required)
  • Pending licenses accepted but must be approved
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test (annual renewal required)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Drug testing within 1 year, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement (annual)
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire (annual)
  • Confidentiality Form (annual)
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with 80% passing score)
  • Hepatitis B declination form (annual)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • Hand Hygiene and Fingernail Policies (must review and comply)
  • Dress Code Policy (must review and comply)
  • Orientation Modules (approx. 16 hours, required for all RNs and LVNs, completed via WorkRamp)
  • Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Competency Exams: Unit-specific competency exams required annually
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to Med Surg line

Summary

This is a travel/contract ICU RN position in Farmington, Missouri requiring a minimum of 2 years ICU experience. The role involves night shifts with a 1:2-3 staffing ratio, caring for adult and geriatric patients. ACLS and BLS certifications are mandatory. Candidates must comply with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific policies. First-time travelers are not accepted, indicating prior travel experience is preferred. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Note: This summary excludes any contact information, pay rates, or facility names per request.