PCU/Stepdown RN
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - 3 South - PCU/Stepdown

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

Unit Description

• 3 South Stepdown unit
• Patient ratios typically 1:4 or 1:5
• Previous PCU/Stepdown experience required
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Schedule: 36/48 hours per two-week pay period (subject to change based on census and call-ins)
• Resource must reside within 100 miles of the facility

Required Qualifications

• License: Kentucky RN license or compact RN license valid for Kentucky
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of nursing experience in specialty (PCU/Stepdown)
• Additional Requirements:

  • Previous PCU/Stepdown experience mandatory
  • Must provide proof of required immunizations and health screenings (see below)

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
• Annual Influenza vaccine (October-March) or approved exemption
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
• Tdap vaccination (valid for 10 years) or declination
• TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start
• Annual physical or health statement signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP stating clear to work without restrictions

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days prior to start (7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender registry, SAM, OIG)
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (excluding marijuana/THC)
• Verification of education and employment (7 years of relevant experience required to verify)
• Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification (Kentucky) within 30 days prior to start
• Submission packet including cover page, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF
• Two professional references required (one charge nurse or higher, one supervisor, both within last year)
• Annual updates required for most credentials and background checks

Skills & Competency Testing

• Unit-specific exams (EKG, Telemetry) within one year prior to start
• Skills checklist and competency exams specific to scope of practice within one year prior to start
• Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety, infection control, elder abuse, cultural diversity, advance directives (annual update required)

Additional Notes

• Assignment confirmation form must be submitted within 24 hours of offer acceptance
• Candidates should not be submitted to more than one job at a time
• Start date on job posting is the required start date

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with PCU/Stepdown background seeking a travel assignment in Kentucky.