ICU Registered Nurse
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Highlands Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ICU RN (Travel)

Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Specialty: RN ICU
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years current ICU nursing experience (defaulting to higher requirement)
• Must have BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications
• Experience with 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR system
• Must hold a Kentucky or compact nursing license

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Schedule: 36/48 hours per two-week pay period (may fluctuate with census and call-ins)
• Orientation offered bi-weekly
• Start date is the date needed for the assignment
• Candidate must reside within 100 miles of the facility

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA certified)
• ACLS (AHA certified)
• NIH Certification (required for RN specialties except OR and Psych)
• Valid Kentucky or compact nursing license (Nursys verification within 30 days of start)

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer (or appropriate booster doses)
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
• Annual Influenza vaccine (October-March) or approved medical/religious exemption
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer (or appropriate booster doses)
• Tdap vaccination (valid for 10 years; declinations accepted)
• TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start
• Annual physical or physician statement within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (excluding marijuana/THC)

Professional & Compliance Requirements

• 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 reference within the last year)
• Background check within 30 days prior to start including 7-year county history, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender registry, SAM, OIG checks (annual updates required)
• Education and employment verifications combined with background check results
• Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start (annual update required)
• Skills checklist, competency exam, core competencies, and unit-specific exams within one year prior to start (annual updates required)
• HIPAA, patient rights, safety orientation, bloodborne pathogens, fire safety, infection control, elder abuse, cultural diversity, advance directives training (annual updates required)
• Assignment confirmation form must be uploaded within 24 hours of offer acceptance

Additional Notes

• Candidate must not be submitted to more than one job at a time
• All credentials and verifications require annual updates or as specified
• Compliance with facility-specific policies and credentialing is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs who meet the licensure and certification requirements and are ready for a travel assignment in Kentucky.