Critical Care Float RN
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float

Location: Newport News, Virginia Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM), 36 hours per week

Assignment Overview

Critical care float pool covering Critical Care Units (SICU, MICU, CCU, OICU).

• Surgical ICU (SICU): Traumatic injuries, surgical complications, neuro patients (including TNK), and open-heart surgery patients.
• Medical ICU (MICU): Critically ill patients with exacerbated medical comorbidities.
• Cardiac Care Unit (CCU): Patients who have had cardiac procedures requiring additional monitoring.
• Oncology ICU (OICU): Critically ill oncology patients or those requiring chemotherapy induction.
• Unit size: Three 18-bed ICUs and one 6-bed Oncology ICU.
• All ICUs take DKA, ETOH withdrawal, and other patients requiring an increased level of care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 2 years of Critical Care Float experience
• Critical Care Float experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military & American Safety & Health Institute
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification for CCU (including float positions), ICU, MICU, OICU, and SICU
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience with Epic

Additional Certifications and Training

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP), and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): listed as certifications, with requirements determined by the unit description
• Stroke education CEUs: 6 hours for ICU units, updated annually
• NIH Stroke Certification: required for all inpatient RNs, updated annually

Health Requirements

• Physical exam (physician statement) within the last 12 months
• Negative TB test (2 PPDs at least 2 weeks apart, or a QuantiFERON/T-Spot) within the last 12 months, plus a TB symptom questionnaire
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B
• Drug screen within the last 12 months with standard panels
• Influenza vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine series preferred

Onboarding Requirements

• Criminal background check covering the last 7 years, updated annually
• Facility orientation documents (confidentiality agreement, scrub colors, safety, dress code, drug-free policy, and fingernail guidelines) to be reviewed and signed before start
• Badge photo to be submitted 5 days before start