ICU Registered Nurse
Boone, North Carolina
Watauga Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Boone, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Schedule: 2 weekends per month required
• Float Requirement: Must float between ICU, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), and Medical-Surgical units based on patient volume
• Patient Ratio: ICU patient ratio typically 1:2, may vary when floating
• Patient Population: Primarily adult ICU patients; occasional pediatric patients may be encountered and nurse must be comfortable caring for them
• Uniform: All white or all navy scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
• Experience with ventilators (vent)
• Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) experience
• Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) nursing experience
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system
• Valid Driver's License

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Must reside more than 40 miles from the facility (address verification via driver’s license required)
• Provide current NURSYS report and Qualivis cover sheet with all Return to Office (RTO) documentation
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG screenings required and must be updated annually
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana, completed within 90 days prior to start and updated annually
• Physical exam and immunizations/vaccinations must be current and compliant with facility policies (see below)
• Photo for badge: Passport-style, clear, front-facing, neutral background, JPEG format

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)
• Drug testing and physical exam must be current and compliant with facility standards

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific orientation and competency exams, including medication/pharmacology competency
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the agency for over 1 year
• Candidate must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service

This position requires a highly skilled ICU RN comfortable with critical care patients, flexible with floating assignments, and compliant with rigorous credentialing and health requirements.