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ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

17-bed ICU/CSICU caring for a wide range of patients from neonates to geriatrics
Specialized cardiovascular care including post-coronary artery bypass grafting, thoracotomy, carotid stenting, heart valve procedures, and vascular interventions
Advanced therapies and equipment used: intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), induced hypothermia, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Impella Heart Pump
Collaborative, professional team culture emphasizing integrity, respect, and evidence-based care

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Arkansas
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and leadership within the nursing team
Use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
Collaborate with healthcare team members to promote evidence-based care and a healing environment

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
Social Security Card copy
E-Verify or attestation
Background check (7-year, including aliases, SS trace, counties, state, national, education verification, motor vehicle report if applicable) within 6 months of start; annual updates required for direct hires and candidates with assignment gaps over 30 days
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
Education verification
Sex offender and state-specific criminal history checks within 30 days of start
Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable, updated annually
Facility-specific documents including dress code, pre-screening compliance checklist, TB questionnaire, and orientation materials
Physical exam (required for direct hires, must be current within 1 year)
Immunizations and health screenings (must be current or completed within 72 hours of contract signing):
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low/equivocal)
- Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low/equivocal)
- Drug screening (negative 10-panel within 30 days; instant tests not accepted)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season: Oct 1 – Mar 31)
- COVID vaccination documentation or exemption/declination notification
References: 2 required within 3 years (preferably within 2 years)
Resume or employment application copy
Work history verification for past 2 years
Annual skills checklist update

Additional Information

Position is safety sensitive under Arkansas Act 593 regarding medical marijuana
Fit testing for masks will be completed onsite during orientation
Orientation and compliance forms must be completed prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a technologically advanced ICU environment with a focus on cardiovascular and critical care nursing within a supportive and professional team.