CCU Registered Nurse
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Registered Nurse – CCU (Critical Care Unit)

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center
• Unit: Critical Care Unit (CCU)
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours per week by traveler preference; block shifts allowed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
• EMR System: Epic (preferred)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Minimum 2 years of CCU (Coronary Care Unit) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Ventilator management experience
• BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proof
• Scrubs: Navy bottoms with white top
• Compliance documents due 1 week prior to start
• Orientation offered every other Monday
• Return to Office (RTO) preferred 3–5 days, maximum 7 days per 13-week contract
• Must live at least 90 miles from the facility (no local candidates)
• Former permanent staff ineligible for 10 years

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, sex offender registry, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG required within 30 days of start
• Employment eligibility verification (I-9 and E-Verify) required
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 90 days of start, updated annually; instant/rapid tests not accepted
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required
• Annual fit mask test required (specific approved mask models only)
• Flu vaccine required for all placements starting on or after September 15; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions require mask-wearing)
• COVID vaccine voluntary

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to orientation (deadline: Friday before start)
• NIH Stroke Certification required (must be current within 1 year and updated annually; completed through facility after clearance)
• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results required prior to orientation (time sensitive; must be hand-signed and witnessed)
• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of signing contract (passport-style, no nose rings)
• Preferred badge name confirmation required

References & History

• Proof of 2 clinical references within the last 12 months (may extend to 18 months if necessary)
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist for applicable unit, updated annually

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers with ICU experience are accepted.
• Shift example provided: Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 48 hours per week.
• Local candidates within 90 miles are not eligible.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with ventilator management and critical care in a trauma center setting, open to travel assignments with a 13-week contract length.