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Job Opportunity: ICU RN (RN MICU) - Travel Position

Location: Harlan, Kentucky
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). The role involves providing critical care nursing with a 1:2 patient ratio, utilizing Meditech EMR, and requires flexibility to float to other units if census is low.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum 2+ years of current ICU experience (highest required years of experience)
Must have a Kentucky or compact nursing license
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses (Required)

BLS (American Heart Association certified; front and back of certificate if not electronic)
ACLS (American Heart Association certified; front and back of certificate if not electronic)
NIH Certification (required for RN specialties except OR)
Nursys verification (within 30 days of start)
Valid nursing license for Kentucky or compact license for KY ARH facilities

Health & Immunization Requirements

COVID-19 Vaccine (proof of completed series; religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation)
Influenza Vaccine (required Sept 1 - May 31; religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation; declinations not accepted)
MMR (proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer prior to start; if low/equivocal, proof of first dose to start, second dose within 28-30 days)
Varicella (proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer prior to start; if low/equivocal, proof of first dose to start, second dose within 28-30 days)
Hepatitis B (positive titer, proof of 3 vaccine series, or declination accepted)
Tdap (valid 10 years from administered date; Td not accepted; declinations acceptable)
TB Quantiferon Blood Test (within one year prior to start; annual update required)
Positive PPD requires proof of chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire
Annual Physical or Physician note within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions

Additional Health & Safety

Fit Test for N95 respirators (optional but recommended; PAPR not accommodated)
Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start (excluding marijuana/THC)

Work Schedule & Conditions

Schedule: 36 hours on / 48 hours off over a two-week pay period
Floating to other units required if census is low
Must reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered
Orientation occurs bi-weekly
Start date is immediate upon job acceptance

Compliance & Documentation

Background checks within 30 days prior to start, including:
- 7-year county criminal history, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender registry, SAM, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, education and employment verification, driving record
Submission packet and job description must be signed and dated
Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start
Skills checklist, competency exams, EKG/Telemetry exams, and core competencies must be current (within one year)
Employee Health Attestation Form must be completed prior to compliance deadline
Assignment confirmation required within 24 hours of accepting the offer

Summary

This travel ICU RN position requires a minimum of 2 years ICU experience, current certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIH), and compliance with extensive health and background verifications. The role demands flexibility with floating and adherence to a structured schedule. Candidates must hold a valid KY or compact nursing license and reside within 100 miles of the facility.

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